We were recently asked why there aren’t any products that had lawn food, crabgrass preventer and weed killer in one bag. The gentleman thought this would be a great idea since it would save a […]
These cool days of September present the best opportunity for starting a lawn from seed. Don’t dally; you want to get the grass seed started right away to take advantage of the last of the […]
Annual Ryegrass Germinates quickly. Best used as a temporary cover to hold an area together while more desirable turf grasses take hold. Needs lots of water and dies after the first season. Creeping Red Fescue […]
Let’s start with the oil. We all know that we should be changing our car’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles but what about our mowers? Your lawnmower doesn’t have an odometer so we don’t […]
If this bothers you, you should be aware that the reason the moss took hold in the lawn is because the soil has gradually become acidic. There is a tendency for most soils to become […]
This is the time of the year that separates the “men from the boys” with regard to lawn care. In my travels around area neighborhoods, it is interesting to see the variations in lawn quality. […]
New Lawns Soil should be loosened and raked smooth. A starter fertilizer should be applied, one high in phosphorous content since it will stimulate root growth. A high nitrogen fertilizer should NEVER be used with […]
PREPARATION Be sure the area gets at least three hours of sun daily. Bluegrass sod is not suited to areas of deep shade. In very sandy soil, blend 4 cu. ft. of peat moss per […]
Weed killers are best applied a little later in the spring than crabgrass preventer. The reason for this is that weed killer, whether liquid or granular weed and feed, is absorbed through the leaves of […]
Experts agree that September is a great time to get the weeds growing in your lawn under control. At the risk of sounding like a politician, early fall weed control is the “proactive” approach to […]
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