Just like our grass needs nutrients to thrive - so do our trees and shrubs. While Trees, Shrubs and Grass can be fed similar nutrients, they are not fed in the same way. 

When we fertilizer a lawn we spread nutrients across the surface of your turf. Grass has a relatively shallow root system so nutrients can reach the soil where they become available.  

Trees and shrubs have deep root systems and therefore require special equipment and deeper feeding methods.

Is my grass dead? Or just dormant?  A brown lawn doesn’t necessarily mean that your lawn is dead. It could be dormant.

During dormancy, your grass is conserving its energy & water and sending its resources down to the root system rather than to the grass blade itself. This will cause your grass to turn brown and appear to be dead but, inside, the grass crown remains alive. 

Which Kind of Grass Seed is Best for My Yard?

The Northeast’s changing seasons can be tough on turf. It’s important to have a grass variety that can withstand the challenges of long winters and moderate summers. In the northeast, no one grass can do this alone.

The benefit of having a grass seed blend is that it offers genetic diversity.  Where one grass type lacks - another might excel when considering factors such as humidity, seasons or elevation.

We are very proud to be able to provide our customers with what we believe is some of the highest quality grass seed in the country. 

Atlantic Golf & Turf, where we get our grass seed from, is very proud to be one of only TWO certified A-list Seed variety blenders in the entire COUNTRY. Right here in the Northeast! 

Winters can put a lot of stress on a lawn if you aren’t careful. To make sure you are ready, take a look at some of the tips below. 

In many cases, these winterizing tips don’t cost much and don’t take up much time but can yield great rewards come Spring. 

Here’s what you can do to get your lawn ready for a cold, New England winter. 

For starters - what is thatch?

Thatch is the layer of organic material between grass and soil that consists of the build up of living and dead grass and leaves. 

A thatch layer of about a 1/4 inch can be beneficial to your lawn and can help soil retain moisture and maintain a steady soil temperature. 

How Do I Prepare My Lawn For Overseeding?

Have you ever tried to plant grass seed and gotten no results? As we all know, it can be a very discouraging waste of time and money. Overseeding your lawn effectively can be a great way to rejuvenate a worn down yard. 

They key to successfully overseeding your lawn can lie in the preparation. 

While there are many conflicting statements out there on the topic, here's our expert's take and a few resources to inform yourself below:

My Takeaway:  I have applied Round-Up safely now for 29 years as a CT Licensed Ornamental and Turf Supervisor.  I faithfully follow all label instructions and use personal protective equipment whenever mixing or applying these products.  The State also requires ongoing education to renew my license.  If you are going to use a product like Round-up on your property and want to minimize the risk of exposure for you and your family, hire a professional YOU TRUST to do it. 

When is the best time of year to seed my lawn?

Fall, followed by winter (dormant) seeding are the two best times of year to seed your lawn. Both will give your lawn the adequate head start it needs to green-up in Spring and suppress weed growth. 

Below, we'll go over the times of year that you can over seed your yard from best to worst:

Fall Seeding:

The best way to repair a thin or damaged lawn is to fall seed. Fall seeding works best with aeration to allow for optimal seed to soil contact.  

Fall Seeding and Germination

Grass seeds will sprout and enjoy a full season before going dormant for winter. This new grass will have plenty of time to establish a strong root system to survive winter and green up in Spring. 

When Should I Fall Seed? 

 The best time to fall seed is between mid August and mid October. Pros: soil is still warm. Has time to germinate and fully establish before winter.