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‘Tis the Season for Yard Decorations

This might be the time of year when many people around the country are taking a break from thinking about their lawns. Sprinkler systems have been put away for the year and thoughts of spring are still a few months away. This does not mean there is not work to be done in your yard. This is the time to think about outdoor decorations for the holidays. After all, ’tis the season. This is also…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

When Fairy Ring Mushrooms are Present in Your Garden, What Can You Do?

After spending a good bit of money on proper irrigation and fertilizer, have you ever looked outside your window to spot an unsightly ring of bright green grass or mushrooms? Fairy rings, as they are called, distress many homeowners who dream of having a beautiful lawn. These bacteria induced rings, although not necessarily bad for your lawn, can infuriate homeowners who give special attention to their…

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Why Aerating Your Lawn is Important

Lots of people aerate their lawns, and yet you still have no idea why they do it. Just the other day, you were at your home improvement store about to purchase an aerator when you realized you had no idea what it was going to do for your lawn. Well, ponder no more; here are the benefits of lawn aeration. Air and Water Flow – Aside from the abundance of naturally-occurring nutrients in the soil,…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

Why switch from a manual to automatic watering method?

Are you still laboring with garden hoses or watering cans? Still watering your garden by hand? Why? In the twenty-first century, there is no need to spend hours up hours watering a garden the old fashion way. It’s time to retire the watering wand and time to go automatic. If you’re feeling apprehensive about the switch, here are a few reasons that will help you commit. Water Insurance – No matter…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

Year-round Lawn Care

We are heading into the dead of winter. For many people who love their lawns and love working in the yard, this is a bummer time of year, especially with so much of the country dealing with harsh winter weather. But let’s put away all of this negative thinking. Let’s put a positive spin on things. After all, it may be winter, but it’s also the start of a new year. It’s a great time to make a “lawn…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

Those Perfect Lawn Lines

Do you love mowing your lawn? Is making sure your lawn is clean, green and well-manicured your idea of a perfect warm summer day?If so, then you’ve probably looked lovingly at those major league ball fields with the perfect grass-cutting lines.Think you can’t achieve this kind of lawn-mowing symmetry in your yard? Think again.There are ways to cut the grass and get those perfect lawn lines. You just…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

Dealing with Winter Lawn Damage

Winter can be a tough time for lawns. The worst part about winter lawn damage is that it is often not noticed until spring rolls around, when the snow and ice have melted away.Ice cover can cause damage to the turf and the growing process. The ice usually comes about after a roller-coaster period of weather. A round of snowfall is followed by warmer temperatures, followed by a cold spell. This causes…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

Summer & Sprinklers

For some areas of the United States, summer means hot weather and periods of rain. Sometimes a lot of rain. If you live in an area that sees plenty of summer thunderstorms, don’t assume you can just turn your lawn sprinkler system off for the summer. Your lawn will still need water, more water than a rainstorm can provide.Remember, if you are in an area that has been drenched with heavy downpours,…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016

How to Protect Your Lawn from Rock Salt This Winter

During the winter, cities and towns put rock salt on roads to melt snow and ice, and many homeowners use rock salt to melt ice on driveways and sidewalks. Rock salt is extremely corrosive and can cause major damage to the grass if it gets onto your lawn. Here are some strategies you can use to protect your lawn from the effects of rock salt this winter.Rock salt usually winds up on the edges of lawns…

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How to Prevent Damage from Voles and Snow Mold This Winter

Lawns are often damaged during the winter by voles and snow mold. You can take steps to prevent damage to your yard this season.Voles eat grass blades and roots and make runways, or windy trails of damaged grass, in lawns under snow. Voles, also known as meadow mice, are four to six inches long and a brownish-gray color. The damage they cause is often blamed on moles, but moles are not active in the…

Read more| Nov 01, 2016