General Lawn Care Articles

• Aerate the lawn to revitalize the grass »

  As the lawn ages and soil is compacted, aeration is needed to revitalize the grass.

• Fertilizer facts »Grasp the fundamentals of fertilizers and select the right one for your lawn.
• Fix bare spots and dead grass »

  Bare patches of grass are an open invitation for weeds. No-one can afford to let it go.

• Great lawns begin with spring care »

  Learn what to do in spring for a great lawn all season.

• Healthy lawns start with fall fertilization »

  An application of fall fertilizer promotes root growth and prepares the lawn as it goes into winter. The benefits are most noticed the following spring.

• Lawn feeding requirements »

  Major universities that do research in lawn care management recommends a fertilizer that supplies 1.5 lbs. of nitrogen be applied to the lawn in fall to follow the natural growth cycle of grass plants.

• Lawn lost its luster? »

  Lawns can lose their luster in the summer for several reasons, but the most common one is a lack of nitrogen. However, regular fertilizer is not recommended during summer. Take this approach instead.

• Lawn mowing »

  Learn lawn mowing tips for a top quality lawn.

• Mow leaves to nourish landscapes and lawns »

  Accumulation of leaves on the lawn can smother it or invite pests. Want to leave them there? Mulch them.

• Numbers & letters key to good lawn care »

  Those three numbers on the bag of fertilizer — how do they translate into better lawn care?

• Preventing thatch in lawns »

  Learn how to control thatch which causes thinning and makes the lawn more susceptible to disease and weeds.

• Seed bare spots with grass seed in spring and fall »

  Step by step instruction in how to overseed a lawn for great results.

• Tips for aerating the lawn this fall »

  Aeration is a process that helps the soil the grass grows in, and should be done at least every other fall.

• Tips to keep the lawn healthy »

  Lawn care tips to keep your lawn thick and healthy.

• Tips for late season lawn care »

  Lawn care tips that will protect the lawn after the growing season ends.

• Tips for summer lawn care »

  While lawn may go dormant in summer, we turn our attention from fertilization to other lawn care needs.

• Watering the lawn »

  Learn how to properly water the lawn.

• Water conservation tips for the lawn »
• Prevent ice-melt damage to your lawn and gardens »

  Rock salt is the nost widely used melting agent. Learn how to prevent ice-melt damage to your lawn and gardens.

• Start the clean-up as weather permits »You can take advantage of warm days to start your clean-up process, but don't rush things and cause damage. Give some thought to what you can and can't do according to weather and ground conditions.
• Is compacted soil hurting my lawn? »Soil compaction is a primary cause of an unhealthy lawn. Aerating can help relieve soil compaction.
• Water, water -when and where »Following watering basics will nurture the plants you’d hoped for while conserving an essential commodity. Monitor your plantings to determine how much supplemental water, if any, is needed.
• Summer care for a healthy lawn »A healthy lawn is a 24/7 filter for dirt, dust and impurities from the air. Like all plants it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases life giving-oxygen. These steps will assure your lawn has what it needs to provide those benefits this summer.
• Smoothing out holes and dips in the yard »Have you noticed the mower taking a few bounces as you go over the lawn? Steps can be taken to smooth out your travels across the yard.