Instead of collecting your grass clippings, leave them on the grass. This is more beneficial for your lawn as it returns nutrients to the soil as they decompose.
Your lawn is a very important part of your home's exterior so it needs to be kept looking pristine. However, if you lack the skills or your responsibilities keep you from attending to it, you can still prevent it from degenerating if you keep a lawn care specialist on retainer.
A nice saying by Helen Keller: “To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.”
Do you know that by increasing the organic matter in your lawn by as little as 5% it increases the soil’s ability to hold water fourfold?
Vera Nazarian once said, “The master of the garden is the one who waters it, trims the branches, plants the seeds, and pulls the weeds. If you merely stroll through the garden, you are but an acolyte.”
If possible, use an organic, slow-release fertilizer to feed your lawn and the soil. Since these fertilizers break down slowly, they feed your grass over a longer period of time.
What is “core aeration”? It is a process that loosens the soil to improve the flow of air, water, and fertilizers to the grass roots. Aerating also controls thatch buildup, stimulates root development, and relieves compacted soil.
How is thatch removed from the soil? Core aeration is one of the best preventive maintenance practices for thatch control. Thatch can also be removed using a dethatching machine or specialized rake.
While lawns must not rely heavily on chemical fertilizers, there are many instances where people resort to them since they are more accessible and are often cheaper than organic fertilizers. If you opt for chemical fertilizers, have our experienced team apply them.
After watering your lawn, use a garden trowel to check the soil moisture. It should be moist at least 4-inches down to promote deep roots and a healthier lawn.
Most history buffs believe that Rome was the center of landscaping’s growth because the ancient Romans were master engineers and enjoyed lush scenery. In ancient Rome, (as it is today), the garden was considered a serene escape.
Frequency of mowing is a much-debated topic, and there are strong opinions on the subject. Ideally, a lawn should be between three and three-and-a-half inches tall, and mowing scheduled so that only a third of the leaf blade is removed during any given mow.
There are many different destructive insects. If you are seeing fast discoloration happening in your yard, give it a good watering. If there is no improvement after watering, call us for a proper diagnosis because you may have an insect problem.
Enhance your property with our lawn maintenance and boost the value of your property. Our team will work to ensure you have a greener, healthier lawn by providing full service property maintenance. Estimates are always available.
“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” - Liberty Hyde Bailey
If you suspect grub worms are attacking your lawn, you can make a few basic checks. Pull the grass from a brown spot. If it comes up easily and the roots are eaten away, it signals grub worms. Also pull up on the lawn edge bordering the drive or walkway; you may be able to spot them around brown areas.
A combination of natural and synthetic fertilizers applied at the right time to continuously feed your turf will help promote a healthier greener lawn. We offer programs that will result in your lawn being the envy of your neighbors.
Adding fresh mulch to improve the look of your landscape, and trimming shrubs and hedges gives your lawn that clean cut look that enhances your property's curb appeal.
It is not necessary to water your lawn every day. Horticultural scientists recommend watering only to root depth. Once reached, watering does not have to resume until you notice a blue-gray tint to the grass, or footprints remain in the lawn when it is walked across.
One of the secrets to a bug free lawn, especially annoying pests such as fire ants, is to keep the lawn healthy. Regularly scheduled fertilizing using correctly formulated spray products is one of the most effective measures for proper lawn maintenance.
Dethatching is a tedious process for even the most industrious homeowner and do-it-yourselfer, especially since most lack the equipment to do the job correctly. A professional lawn care service has the right tools and can dethatch a lawn quickly.
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Dr Eldon Everhart is one of the very few of my college professors that is still active in the horticulture industry. Others (such as Alex Shigo, Bob Partyka, etc) are nolonger active. Question: Anybody else know of these folks? Been educated by any? Does anybody have over 40 years experience in the horticulture industry? Does your current "expertise" rely upon "definitions of terms" in somebody's book?
This "name tag" is from "ChemScape" (ChemLawn's tree/shrub care division from the 1970's & 1980's). I still have a shirt or two just like the one here. ChemScape was decades ahead of its time. ChemScape attracted the "most renowned" arborists/horticulturists in the world (including icons such as Dr. Bob Partyka, and Dr. Alex Shigo). I will match my "practical knowledge" with nearly any so-called expert that "pays an annual fee to belong to a group". Been doing so for 43 years. Bottom line >> ChemScape is perhaps the most proud "badge" I have ever worn.
A healthy lawn keeps weeds out, and the more grass you have growing, the less room there is for weeds. Regularly scheduled lawn care encourages the new growth that forces weeds out, leaving you with an emerald carpet that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Building the health of your soil with an organic lawn maintenance program benefits your shrubs, trees, and other garden plants as well. Since the roots of your trees and shrubs extend into the soil under your lawn, they are affected by any treatments that are used on the grass.
Crabgrass is the bane of every homeowner wanting a nice lawn. An annual, it germinates, sets its seeds, and dies within a year; its seeds can lie dormant for three years. Best management practices require eradicating it before it has a chance to set its seeds.
Our lawn care maintenance includes regular mowing, trimming and edging. This keeps your lawn healthier and prevents it from encroaching in unwanted area.