Turf Maintenance
Getting Rid of Thatch
What exactly is thatch in the first place? It’s a combination of dead and living grass stems and roots that will harm the health and vitality of your lawn. It creates a barrier between nutrients, water and the lawn’s roots. When not treated, thatch will quickly thicken and bring insects and disease. To take care…
Read MoreHow Often Should I Mow My Grass?
There’s no perfect answer to this question, but we’ll give you a guideline. When it comes to mowing frequency, it’s all about the one-third rule. This guideline, which we explain more in our last post, is to never cut more than one-third off the length of your grass. So if you’ve been cutting about half…
Read MoreWhat Height Should I Cut My Grass?
It’s a question we get asked often: What’s the ideal grass height when mowing? The simple answer is to never cut more than one-third the length of your grass in one cutting. That’s an easy general rule to remember. At the same time, though, the mowing length also depends on the type of grass. Cooler…
Read MoreCaring for a Newly Seeded Lawn in Summer
If you’ve finally taken the plunge and seeded your lawn, you know that the care doesn’t stop there. The first few months are vital in establishing a healthy, beautiful lawn. Summer weather presents challenges of its own, even for long-established turfgrass. Here are some important tips for caring for your newly seeded lawn during those…
Read MoreGrass That Grows Blazing Fast
Let us tell you a little about our JaMur Zoysia grass. This versatile turf grass is attractive, extremely functional, and developed from USDA research conducted by geneticist Jack Murray. The JaMur zoysiagrass taking the landscape industry by storm because of its minimal water and fertilization requirements. In appearance, it’s similar to a St. Augustine dwarf…
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