--- title: Green Meadow Lawncare Learning Center description: Learn everything you need to know about lawn care and lawn services. Topics include pest control, fertilization, and overall lawn health. --- [![GreenMeadow](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green_Meadow_LawnCare_January2019%20Theme/Image/download.png)](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) ## Learning Center ## [Core Aeration vs Lawn Dethatching](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/core-aeration-vs-lawn-dethatching) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Oct 27, 2023 2:33:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Core-aeration-vs-lawn-dethatching.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/core-aeration-vs-lawn-dethatching) ## **Lawn Core Aeration vs Lawn Dethatching** Have you ever gotten these two services confused?  While they offer many similar benefits to a lawn, there are a few key differences between Core Aeration and dethatching a lawn.  In this article, we’ll delve into the differences between lawn aeration and lawn dethatching, their benefits and when to use each method. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/core-aeration-vs-lawn-dethatching) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/core-aeration-vs-lawn-dethatching#comments-listing) Topics: [Lawn Tips](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-tips) ## [Irrigation for Clay Soil vs Sandy Soil](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/irrigation-for-clay-soil-vs-sandy-soil) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on May 18, 2023 9:24:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Sandy vs Clay soil and irrigation ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2)%20(1).png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/irrigation-for-clay-soil-vs-sandy-soil) What's the difference between sandy soil and clay soil? Soil characteristics play a large role in what your irrigation strategy should be.  Sandy and clay soil hold and retain water differently.  Water moves slowly through clay soil and quickly through sandy soil.   [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/irrigation-for-clay-soil-vs-sandy-soil) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/irrigation-for-clay-soil-vs-sandy-soil#comments-listing) ## [Winter Lawn Care Myths - Debunked](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-myths-debunked) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Nov 2, 2022 2:47:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Winter Lawn Care Myths - Green Meadow Lawn Care Ellington Connecticut](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Green%20Meadow%20Insta%20Posts%20(2).png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-myths-debunked) ### Winter Lawn Care Myths - Debunked ## **Myth #1 - Grass and Plants die over winter.** - False.  A brown lawn doesn’t necessarily mean your grass is dead - it could be dormant.   Dormancy is a natural cycle of grass.  Plants go into dormancy to preserve water and nutrients.  Dormancy can be brought on by stress in either cold temperatures in winter or dry conditions during the summer. It might appear to be dead,  but inside the crowns and roots remain alive and well.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-myths-debunked) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-myths-debunked#comments-listing) ## [Spring Seeding vs Fall Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Oct 4, 2022 1:07:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding) # Spring Seeding vs Fall Seeding Is your lawn looking a little patchy and bare?  Is it the beginning of Spring and you are beginning to focus on your lawn again?  Seeding is often thought of as a Spring service but we are going to explain why most professional lawn care companies do not perform spring seedings. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding#comments-listing) ## [Pre Emergent vs Post Emergent Weed Killer](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/pre-emergent-vs-post-emergent-weed-killer) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Sep 14, 2022 10:45:08 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Green Meadow Lawn Care - pre emergent vs post emergent weed control ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Pre-emergent-vs-post-emergent.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/pre-emergent-vs-post-emergent-weed-killer) Weeds can be a year-round problem.  Certain weeds are more prevalent in certain seasons and, therefore, require different approaches.  For this reason,  there is a place for both pre-emergent and post emergent strategies in the lawn care industry. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/pre-emergent-vs-post-emergent-weed-killer) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/pre-emergent-vs-post-emergent-weed-killer#comments-listing) ## [Mark My Irrigation System with Flags](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/mark-irrigation-with-flags) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Aug 8, 2022 12:29:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Marking irrigation heads for over seeding and aeration in lawn care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green-Meadow-Lawn-Care-Marking-Irrigation-Heads.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/mark-irrigation-with-flags) # Mark My Irrigation System with Flags Do you have a lawn care company? Are you preparing for an overseeding job, slice seeding or lawn aeration? Do you have an electric dog fence or an automatic underground irrigation system?  If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to these questions, this article is for you.   Flagging your irrigation or electric dog fences can save you a lot of money and trouble in the long run by preventing damage to them.  Aeration tines can go as deep as 3 inches into the ground.  We want to make sure these obstacles are marked so they are not damaged by equipment.  If a lawn company does not know they are there, there's a good chance their equipment will accidentally damage your system. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/mark-irrigation-with-flags) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/mark-irrigation-with-flags#comments-listing) ## [How To Get Rid of Orchard Grass in My Lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-orchard-grass-in-my-lawn) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on May 20, 2022 11:43:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How-to-control-orchard-grass-green-meadow-lawn-care](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Orchard-grass-control-green-meadow-lawn-care-ellington-CT.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-orchard-grass-in-my-lawn) ## **How To Get Rid of Orchard Grass in My Lawn ** Also known as pasture grass, orchard grass arrived in North America in the 1700's and was used on farms for hay and feed. If you live in an old farming community, there's a good chance that many lawns in your neighborhood have orchard grass.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-orchard-grass-in-my-lawn) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-orchard-grass-in-my-lawn#comments-listing) ## [Will My Neighbor’s Dandelions Blow into My Lawn?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/will-my-neighbors-dandelions-blow-into-my-lawn) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on May 9, 2022 12:59:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green%20Meadow-%20weed%20control%20Insta.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/will-my-neighbors-dandelions-blow-into-my-lawn) We know that your lawn is an investment and we want to see it succeed as much as you do. It can be worrisome when you have a neighbor whose lawn might be full of weeds. Should you worry about their weeds spreading into your lawn? Is there any action you should take? [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/will-my-neighbors-dandelions-blow-into-my-lawn) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/will-my-neighbors-dandelions-blow-into-my-lawn#comments-listing) ## [4 Signs of Acidic Soil (Low pH)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/4-signs-of-acidic-soil) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Apr 18, 2022 2:37:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![proper soil pH for New England lawns](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/proper-soil-pH.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/4-signs-of-acidic-soil) Do you live in the Northeast region of the US? Have you noticed yellow spots in your lawn or patches of grass that seem limp? Stunted growth in your yard? These could all be signs that your soil’s pH is either too acidic or too alkaline.  While both can be an issue, we are going to discuss high soil acidity. Many lawn grasses thrive in a pH of 5.8-7 on the 1-14 scale.  In New England, our soil pH is generally slightly acidic. For this reason, New England lawn programs should include a Lime treatment.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/4-signs-of-acidic-soil) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/4-signs-of-acidic-soil#comments-listing) ## [Soil pH - Humic vs Iron vs Lime](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/soil-ph-humic-vs-iron-vs-lime) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Jan 5, 2022 11:36:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Humic Acid Lawn Supplement in Granular form ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Humic-Acid-Optimized.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/soil-ph-humic-vs-iron-vs-lime) It can be confusing when you see a bag of fertilizer with all sorts of numbers and letters and instructions on it, right?  Many people are familiar with your typical NPK fertilizer macronutrients - Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium, but there are other common industry micronutrients and supplements that you might not be as familiar with.   Humic acid or fulvic acid, iron and lime are 3 typical fertilizer add-ons that can take your lawn care program to the next level.  We'll break these three supplements down for you.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/soil-ph-humic-vs-iron-vs-lime) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/soil-ph-humic-vs-iron-vs-lime#comments-listing) [All posts](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/all) [Next](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/2) ### Top Learning Center Articles [Get a Quote](https://go.greenmeadowlawncare.com/request-an-estimate) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[EMAIL](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com)