If you’re confused about when and how much to feed your lawn, especially in spring, congratulations.  A lot of retailers and lawn care services have worked very hard to put you in a state of confusion over what to buy, and when. We’re talking about, of course, the ads and testimonials you see and hear

It is one of the annual considerations pertaining to lawn care.  That is, when, and what do I do about crabgrass?  And, will I even have it this year? Well, if you had the nasty plant officially known as Digitaria last year there’s a pretty good chance you’ll have it again because crabgrass generates from seed; 

Regardless of what’s written, or said, or promoted on TV…there’s nothing WRONG with applying spring nitrogen to your lawn. And why do we make the point? Because in recent years it’s become popular, and common, for some lawn care companies (and lawn care products) to promote themselves by declaring that if you properly feed your

We get it.  By the time October rolls around most people are pretty tired of mowing grass, even those of us most dedicated to the look of their lawn and landscaping. You grow weary of the same spots, the same angles…the same turns of the mower and seeing the same issues with which you’ve contended

Here’s why you don’t want to put it off – seeding a new lawn or a renovated section of your existing lawn.  Here’s why it’s better to spend the time now, in the fall, to get to work instead of taking a chance on next spring. For one, you have approximately six weeks still of

There’s more to consider for fall planting than just grass seed and perennial bulbs.  Now, more than ever, people are considering trees as an accent and long-term investment in their property.  If you think that doesn’t matter…just ask a realtor. And, people are planting different trees in place of, or in addition to, the traditional

Ordinarily, we don’t recommend that you mow your yard when it’s wet. You know that, of course.  All those years that you mowed your dad’s lawn for allowance money, no doubt he told you weekly.  And, he was right. But now that it’s your lawn you may have discovered for yourself.  Mowing wet grass creates

It’s a topic we hear frequently during the winter months.  How much snow is actually good for your lawn and landscaping? Well, the answer, generally, is that any snow that’s at least two inches (like the photo example above) is a good thing for the average turf surface.  One, it serves as a valuable insulator

Obviously it’s weeks too early to become excited about getting out and into your New Year’s resolution about a better lawn come spring. But…it’s not to early to give your 2022 lawn what some professionals call the winter”eye” test.  And what is the winter “eye” test? Well, while the snow’s off look at your lawn