Weeds are plants defined, not necessarily by their own intrinsic characteristics, but primarily by their relationship with humans. Gardeners themselves define weeds as those plants that interfere with their plans and compete with their preferred plants for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds are plants that grow where they are not wanted. This undesirable flora tends… [Read More]
How To Revive Dead Grass and Keep It Healthy All Summer Long…
When the rainy days of Spring fade away and the heat of Summer is in full effect, dead grass becomes an eyesore. If your grass is brown and dying, this quick guide will help you bring it back to life. Is Your Grass Dead or Dormant? The first step to greener grass is determining whether… [Read More]
Lawn & Landscaping Tips – How Do I Get Rid of Chinch Bugs?
Chinch bugs are small, true bugs (Hemiptera) that damage turf grasses There are a number of different species. Immature chinch bugs look like small, wingless adults and feed on the same plants. Chinch bugs cause irregular patches of dead or yellowed turf and are especially damaging during hot, dry summers following a dry spring. There… [Read More]
Fungal Diseases In Your Lawn? Here Are the Steps To Follow To Take Control Before It’s Too Late
If you suspect a fungal disease in your lawn, you should do the following… Test the Soil – Conducting a soil test can not only identify nutrient deficiencies that lead to stressed lawns and disease but sometimes can be used to diagnose the disease itself. Aerate – Loosen soil by aerating your lawn every year or two… [Read More]
Lawncare Tips – How to Manage Your Lawn After a Drought
A properly managed lawn, made up of the appropriate grass species and balanced soil, can be very functional. Droughts can be very stressful on your lawn. Sometimes after excessively dry conditions, you can be left with a dying brown lawn. We would like to offer a few tips on how you can reclaim green grass… [Read More]