Whether you’re building from scratch, or just renovating an existing lawn, we’re approaching that time of the year when seeding works best. Of course, you can make the point for planting in spring because of ample supplies of natural rainwater.  But spring can also mean cold weather, slow germination, too much water, and patchy results. 

It’ll soon be July, “dog days” for most lawns and lawn care issues, and one about which we hear frequently is that of crab crass and other undesirables in “curb lanes” and the areas adjacent to sidewalks. “Why are there so many weeds, and why is the grass dying out?”  we hear. Well, if you

It’s something we in the lawn industry too often take for granted.  That is, a good-looking yard is just that…a good-looking yard and a labor of love. For others, however, keeping the grass mowed, and attractive, is just another weekly task – more pain, than gain. But the manner in which you mow your grass

On the 40th anniversary year of Ever-Green Turf and Landscape, we would be totally remiss in not recognizing another, equally poignant anniversary with our company. Just as importantly, this year marks the 40th anniversary of office manager Patty Johnston, whom we equally celebrate this year for her years of service and commitment to company and

Here’s a few words on what’s most imminent for anyone with grass.  Within just a few days that grass is going to need mowing. Fortunately for some, they can’t wait to get out in the yard and renew acquaintances with the first looks and aromas of spring. They’ll take a modest cut off the top

They say, “the best laid plans of mice and men!”  And seriously, is that not what most of us go through on an annual basis, planning for lawn and landscaping? But there’s simply no accounting for Mother Nature, we say each July, when our best-laid plans are untracked by grubs, or crab grass…and hot, dry

There is an age-old axiom that proclaims that to whom much is given much is also expected. And in that spirit Ever-Green Turf and Landscape is involved with a different type of growth through a decades-long relationship with one of the true gems of our county community….that being the Miami County Foundation, directed by Cheryl

It may come as a surprise to hear that the dead of winter is a good time to survey your lawn and look for something that looks good, but in prospector’s terms, is “fool’s gold”. We’re talking about Poa Annua, of course, a noxious summer grass that looks good as part of your lawn in

If you haven’t raked those late leaves to come down yet, we’ll share an option that many are doing successfully and reaping cultural benefits from, as well. Rather than raking, bagging, or hauling them to the curb for the city crews to vacuum up and haul away, a lot of people with zero-turn mowers of

It’s a common lament among homeowners who have struggled for years to have the kind of landscape and lawn look that they want. “It doesn’t seem to matter what I do,”  they’ll say.  “I just can’t grow grass in my yard.” And to many that may seem true.  A lot of us have been frustrated