It’s the most challenging time of the year to mow – far worse than the ‘dog days’ of July and August, or during the fall when you have to battle falling leaves. It’s spring, and the incessant rains that seem to come day after day.  Grass is eager to grow, you’ve already fertilized, and once

Despite what some companies advertise about excessive nitrogen fertilization – those companies that claim that three applications yearly is all you need – that makes about as much as someone telling you that all you need to eat on a daily basis is a bedtime snack. The issue, of course, is that nitrogen fertilizer isn’t

If you enjoy fall color this is a banner year.  Consistent moisture throughout the spring and summer growing season has served the hardwoods…maple, oak, and gum trees…well. Take a drive along any city street or country road and you’ll be amazed at nature’s splendor;  and yes, it’s better this year than most. The reason is,

The controversy, and the angst, has raged in recent years…the emerald ash borer and its devastating impact on ash trees, wild and hybrid, in forests and on residential properties. All you have to do is drive by and look.  The evidence is compelling.  It’s ugly.  And, it’s heart-breaking for many who have framed their properties

It doesn’t seem to make sense to some, but it’s a fact.  Turf grass in your lawn look better in the fall of the year – not spring, or summer, but fall. Why? Well, in the spring a lot of grass plants seeded the year before, or even in April, take at least 90 days

You’re familiar with the old adage of making hay while the sun shines?  Well, think in terms of your lawn and landscaping relative to fall seeding and renovations.  And here’s why. With the adequate summer rains we’ve had there’s some advantage to start fall seeding projects earlier than you would normally.  The above-average amount of

It's hot and stressful on you, and your lawn. And what you do for yourself goes a long way towards helping your lawn.

If you have brown spots in your lawn, even with all the rain we’ve had recently – if you can reached down and grab a handful of grass and pick it up, roots and all, like your uncle’s hairpiece…you probably have grubs in your lawn. What are grubs?  Well, grubs are worms that feed under

It’s a question we’re accustomed to hearing, particularly during harsh winters with a lot of sub-zero temps and persistent snow.  The question:  “Is snow and cold weather a good thing – or a bad thing – for my lawn?” Well, in the absence of snow cover long-term sub-freezing temperatures can be hard on your lawn.