Helpful Tips For Homeowners
The cooler weather is upon us, and it’s time to consider how to protect and preserve your turfgrass for the coming months. Sure, there will be less traffic on it when the temperatures drop a little bit. And there’s always plenty of rain or snow to consider. You have to be prepared for these seasonal…
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We’re all looking forward to less-frequent watering and mowing as our lawns go into their dormant season, but that doesn’t mean we can put up our feet and leave the lawn alone until next March! Here are a few fall lawncare tips to protect and preserve the health of your turfgrass, even during the winter:…
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So you’ve noticed some creepy looking characters on your lawn. And no, we’re not talking about the neighbor’s kid. We’re talking beetles, flies, spiders, worms, ticks, mites… you get the picture. Not only are those critters unwelcome visitors on your well-manicured lawn, but they could also be causing damage you can’t even see yet! There…
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You’ve made it through the steamy summer, and you may have some patchy looking places in your lawn. Those might be due to disease or high traffic, but now is the time to repair those spots. Early fall is the best time to establish new seed because there is still enough warmth to encourage grass…
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We recommend sharpening your blade after every 8 to 10 mows. To get it sharp, remove the blade first. Use a vice to secure the blade, then use a metal file, bench grinder or grinder tip to clean the edge and remove any dents or imperfections. When you’ve got it sharp enough, you’ll want to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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