While many of us are stuck at home due to the precautions being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we may begin to feel a little anxious and unproductive. Thankfully for homeowners and house-renters, we have a whole house and property to tend to as the days go by and the weather begins to […]
Lawn Care How-To
Rehab for Waterlogged or Flooded Soils
When soils, especially heavier loams or clays, are sitting in water for too long, there are a number of very bad things that happen: loss of aeration, breakdown of soil structure, compaction, loss of beneficial soil microbes, and/or root rot or other diseases. Whether you are growing grass, garden plants, trees, or farm crops, it […]
Why is there moss in my lawn? – All About Moss
What’s the Deal with Moss? Moss is a plant that can grow in conditions that other plants, including grasses, can’t endure. It is not a very aggressive or competitive plant, but nature seems to use it more as a filler, for thin or bare soils. So, when you ask the question “Why is there moss […]
The History of Lawns
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What is a lawn winterizer?
What is a winterizer application? The term winterizer has been used to promote various fall lawn applications on Northern grasses for some 30 years. It has been used by many to sell all sorts of fertilizer blends for applications timed from early late August through late November. Since Cornell University says that the winterizer […]
Is your lawn dying, or is it snow mold?
After the snow melts, you may find that your lawn is riddled with circles or patches of dead-looking grass. It may be gray, tan, white, or even pink. It could be that the grass is dead due to extremely severe winter conditions, or late fall damage by grubs or crane fly larvae, but it is […]
Preparing The Lawn For Spring
Though a large part of the country is still frozen, there are some areas where weather has returned to normal. We are starting to receive a lot of emails about what to do for lawns and gardens when the weather breaks. We know that many you are anxious to get going, but, if at all possible, stay off […]
Mid-Winter Seeding
Mid-Winter Seeding In many areas around North America, we will be experiencing brief or extended thaws from now until the end of winter. During a thaw, you’ll be able to look over the lawn and see the areas that are bare or thin, or have been damaged by dog activity. Normally, you might make […]
How Big is My Lawn?
Most lawn care products are meant to be applied based on the square footage of area being treated. For example, our Aerify Plus liquid soil aerator label says to apply at 4 oz per 1000 sf. But do you actually know how many square feet of property you have to treat? One way to get […]
Early Fall Lawn Care Tips
LAWN SEASON BEGINS IN THE FALL You’ve probably heard us say this more than once, but it bears repeating: Fall is one of the most important seasons for lawn care! While many homeowners think of fall as the end of the gardening year and begin to neglect their yards, lawn pros see the fall as […]
