How To Keep Your Grass Green in Hot Weather & Other Summer Lawn Care Tips 

Questions Answered:

• Mowing - How Short Can I Cut My Grass? 
• Which Lawn Diseases Should I Keep an Eye Out For?
• Which Weeds Are A Threat to My Lawn? 
• Top 3 Benefits of Mulching Trees and Shrubs. 
• Top 3 Benefits of Pruning Shrubs. 
• How do I Avoid Soil Compaction? 
• Avoid Drought - When to Use Irrigation?

How Do I Know If I Have Grubs?

Have you ever noticed dead areas around your yard during summer? Patches of grass  that you could roll back like a freshly laid carpet of sod? If so, you are familiar with the damage that grubs can cause to a lawn.

Grubs can not only be a nuisance but they can attract another pests - like moles. 

Many people have found success with using specific products and control methods but there are a few things you should know before buying or implementing a treatment program.  

Have a moss problem in your yard? Our Lime & Aeration Services can help. 

Moss can be problematic to your turf because it will compete against grass for growing room. 

The best way to get rid of moss is to eliminate the soil environments that it thrives in. 

We will go over why you might have moss and how to get rid of it. Whether it's a temporary problem, a seasonal turf issue or something that is an issue year in and year out, we will help you get to the bottom of your moss problem. 

Easy Ways to Reduce Mosquitos in my Yard

Did you know that there are 18 different species of mosquitos in Connecticut and over 3,000 different species in the world? Learn about about how to control mosquito populations in your yard. 

Key Factors in Tick Control Cost

There are many factors that go into determining what the price of tick control will be for your lawn. Product cost, treatment areas, number of applications, and size of the area treated can all drive your costs up or down. 

Questions Answered:

• What is the difference between synthetic and organic tick control products?
• Where can I buy tick control products?
• Where should I spray for ticks?
• How many applications do I need to apply?
• When should I apply tick control? 
• How much do tick control applications cost?
• Why Do I Need to Spray my Lawn for Ticks?

Safeguarding your Child’s Playscape Area

Have you, your friends, or your family ever been outside on the playscape and gotten hurt or ended up with tick/mosquito bites?  If so, you know that sometimes playgrounds can be a fun, but unsafe, area for children.

Questions Answered:

• How to protect from pests in play area?
• What is the best ground surface to use around my child's playground?
• Where should I put my playscape?
• How much sun exposure is good/bad?
• How to install a playscape so it is safe?

Top 5 Lawn Diseases in CT

Have you noticed areas around your lawn that are dying or changing color? If so, you know how frustrating this can be.  Especially after investing hard work and money into your lawn.  Below we will talk about the top 5 diseases in CT and the best ways to control them.

Top 5 Diseases:

1. Red Thread
2. Summer Patch 
3. Pythium 
4. Gray Leaf Spot 
5. Dollar Spot 

Your DIY Guide to Spring Lawn Care

Unsatisfied with the results of your lawn? Maybe it doesn’t have the lush green look you were hoping for? Here are a few tips on preparing your lawn in the spring to avoid poor results the rest of the year.

The Differences Between Tick and Mosquito Control

Everyone's been there - you are outside enjoying a wonderful summer evening and the dreaded mosquitos come swarming in, forcing your gathering inside. Are there any pet owners out there tired of scanning your beloved best friends for ticks?

Tick and mosquito control treatments can overlap in many ways. We will go over the differences so you can decide which is right for you.