--- title: Green Meadow Lawncare Learning Center | Dave Schwarm 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 ## Dave Schwarm ![Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Dave%20Bio%20Pic.jpg) ### Recent Posts ## [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) ## [How To Repair Grub Damage](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Nov 12, 2021 1:36:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/How%20to%20repair%20grub%20damage.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage) Today we are going to talk about how grubs damage your lawn and what you can do on your own to repair it.  Grub damage can be terrible - you might look at a grub damaged lawn and be instantly overwhelmed and thinking it’s going to be a “big fix”.  Don’t think so fast!  Grub damage can be spot-repaired in no time.  We’ll go over how with you.   [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-repair-grub-damage#comments-listing) ## [Zoysia Grass - Controlling Undesirable Grasses](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/zoysia-grass-controlling-undesirable-grasses) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Oct 29, 2021 3:09:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Zoysia4.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/zoysia-grass-controlling-undesirable-grasses) ## **What is Zoysia Grass?** Zoysia Grass is a warm season grass designed to perform really well in warm climates.  Zoysia grass prefers the sun and it is very tolerant of heat and drought.  ## **Why is Zoysia grass an undesirable grass in the Northeast?** Zoysia Grass is not designed to be in a New England Lawn. When it's cold, Zoysia grass goes dormant.  For 6 months of the year, your lawn will be green and for the other 6 months of the year your lawn will be brown. It has a very low tolerance for shaded areas.  Zoysia grass can be useful in some areas such as golf courses, beaches, etc but it's often not preferred at homes. Zoysia is a very aggressively spreading grass - it can even sometimes be considered invasive because of its aggressive nature.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/zoysia-grass-controlling-undesirable-grasses) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/zoysia-grass-controlling-undesirable-grasses#comments-listing) ## [Bentgrass Control - Undesirable Grasses](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/bentgrass-control-undesirable-grasses) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Sep 20, 2021 2:18:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/IMG_2070.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/bentgrass-control-undesirable-grasses) Don’t confuse bentgrass with turf grass. While it might *look* like a grass, it falls under the Undesirable Grasses category.  It’s *not* a turf grass. It has a very shallow root system and can choke out your turf grass as well as invite many other disease, drought or insect related issues to your property.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/bentgrass-control-undesirable-grasses) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/bentgrass-control-undesirable-grasses#comments-listing) ## [Prevent Pythium Disease \[8 Ways to Avoid Using a Fungicide\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prevent-pythium-disease-8-ways-to-avoid-using-a-fungicide) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Jul 15, 2021 2:15:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Pythium-Blight-Customer.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prevent-pythium-disease-8-ways-to-avoid-using-a-fungicide) Pythium is a destructive fungal disease that can spread very quickly in a lawn.  It does the worst of its damage in hot and humid conditions. Pythium, like many other lawn diseases, can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time and is easier prevented than cured.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prevent-pythium-disease-8-ways-to-avoid-using-a-fungicide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prevent-pythium-disease-8-ways-to-avoid-using-a-fungicide#comments-listing) ## [Tick Control Methods \[DIY vs Professional\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tick-control-methods-diy-vs-professional) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Jun 21, 2021 2:38:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6).png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tick-control-methods-diy-vs-professional) A tick’s life cycle occurs over the span of the year. Our goal? To disrupt it. When we treat for ticks, whether it’s a DIY method or a commercial application, our goal is to understand their life cycle so we know how to disrupt it.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tick-control-methods-diy-vs-professional) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tick-control-methods-diy-vs-professional#comments-listing) ## [Inground Irrigation vs Above Ground Irrigation](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/inground-irrigation-vs-above-ground-irrigation) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on May 14, 2021 10:06:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![underground irrigation vs above ground irrigation ](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/irrigation.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/inground-irrigation-vs-above-ground-irrigation) Choosing the right irrigation system will depend on a several factors such as cost, efficiency, water conservation, the size of your lawn, which types of grass you have, etc. Having an irrigation system will improve the overall health of your lawn by building its resistance to fungi, diseases and weeds.  Which type of irrigation you choose, however,  will have to depend on what's best for both you as a homeowner, and your lawn.  Below we'll go over both the pros and cons of above ground and under ground sprinkler systems: [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/inground-irrigation-vs-above-ground-irrigation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/inground-irrigation-vs-above-ground-irrigation#comments-listing) ## [Lawn Fertilizing Cost - DIY vs Hiring a Professional](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-fertilizing-cost-diy-vs-hiring-a-professional) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Mar 17, 2021 9:27:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cost of Fertilizing lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Fert-Profess-vs-DIY.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-fertilizing-cost-diy-vs-hiring-a-professional) Many people are challenged with the decision of whether to fertilize their own lawn or hire a professional to fertilize it for them. We’ll go over the pros and cons of both options and break down the costs for you. Most people who fertilize their own lawn do it with the goal of saving money. It's important to think about your time investment here as well.  After all, you know how the saying goes... *time* is *money*.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-fertilizing-cost-diy-vs-hiring-a-professional) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/lawn-fertilizing-cost-diy-vs-hiring-a-professional#comments-listing) ## [Moles vs Gophers vs Voles](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moles-vs-gophers-vs-voles) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Feb 17, 2021 1:21:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-02-16%20at%2010.42.29%20AM.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moles-vs-gophers-vs-voles) Everyone knows that moles can dig tunnels and cause damage but did you know that voles and gophers are also *diggers* and can do significant damage to a lawn?   Determining which you have depends *a lot* on which part of the country you live in but we'll point out some of the major differences below: [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moles-vs-gophers-vs-voles) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/moles-vs-gophers-vs-voles#comments-listing) ## [Top 5 benefits of Snow for Your Lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-5-benefits-of-snow-for-your-lawn) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Feb 11, 2021 9:08:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Is%20snow%20good%20or%20bad%20for%20my%20lawn_.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-5-benefits-of-snow-for-your-lawn) # **Does snow fertilize a lawn?** # Have you ever heard the old adage that snow is Poor Man's fertilizer? Well, it actually is!  But not to the extent that you would find in a standard application of fertilizer. ## Snow, rain, sleet, lightning and hail all collect Nitrogen, Sulfur and other nutrients as they pass through the atmosphere. It brings these nutrients to the ground, then your soil and then your grass.  **While you can't count it as a *full application, *snow can supply up to 5 pounds of nitrogen per acre of land throughout a season. ** [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-5-benefits-of-snow-for-your-lawn) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-5-benefits-of-snow-for-your-lawn#comments-listing) [All posts](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/all) [Next](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm/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)