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.
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Topics:
Moles,
Grubs,
Lawn Tips
When is the best time to put down crabgrass control on my lawn?
In my 30 years of lawn service industry experience, a top concern for customers has been the timing of your 1st service.
Homeowners have been taught to apply pre-emergents when the Forsythias bloom in spring. This is just not true anymore.
With research and development, pre-emergents and post emergents for crabgrass control have advanced. Below, we'll go over the recommended timing for 3 different crabgrass control products.
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Topics:
Weeds,
Spring Lawn Care,
Crabgrass,
Lawn Tips
Not sure which type of grass is best for your lawn?
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 - it takes a team of grass types to thrive.
We will go over the pros and cons of Blue Grass, Fine Fescues and Rye Grass so you can see why they work best as a team.
The benefit of having a grass blend is that it offers genetic diversity. Where one grass type lacks, another excels - allowing them to meet the challenges that Mother Nature throws at your turf.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Crabgrass
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.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Spring Lawn Care,
Lawn Disease
Easy Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes 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.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Mosquito,
pests
Key Factors in Tick Control Cost
There are many factors that influence the price of a tick control program for your lawn. These factors can range from product cost, treatment areas, number of applications, and size of the area treated.
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?
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Topics:
Lawn care,
pests,
Tick Control
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.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Spring Lawn Care,
Lawn Disease
What's in a Full Lawn Care Program?
In my now 13 years as a Lawncare Specialist and business owner, I have seen many different types of Lawncare Programs. Partial, Weed & Feed, 4-Steps and so on...
Putting together a Full Lawncare Program can be overwhelming but we can ease your mind and help to answer any questions you might have. Below you will read about some key components that make up a highly effective Full Lawncare program.
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Topics:
Choosing a lawn care company,
Weeds,
Mosquito,
Fertilization,
Tick Control
How to Prevent Crabgrass
Have you ever worked super hard on your lawn in the spring to have crabgrass destroy it in the summer? You used a preventative but it didn’t work? If so, you know it is a very difficult weed to control once it starts growing...
The best way to prevent crabgrass from invading your lawn in the summer is with a pre-emergent in the spring.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Weeds,
Spring Lawn Care,
Crabgrass
You just seeded your lawn....now what?!
Your lawn care company has provided you with a seeding service - now what?! How do I make sure I am maintaining my lawn and that this service will not go to waste?!
Having a beautiful lawn is a great investment, one that can increase the value of a home (up to 20% !).
Seeding is an important step to take in helping the growth of a healthy, green lawn. Below you will find all the information you need about the seeding process and steps to take in caring for your newly seeded lawn.
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Topics:
Lawn care,
Grubs,
Weeds,
Fertilization