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Pest Control Chronicles, White Clover: The "Indicator" Weed

Pest Control Chronicles, White Clover: The “Indicator” Weed

Some lawn weeds are so common, and so adaptable, that they become an expected part of the Landscape.  Others are indicators of specific issues or practices that have to exist for the respective weed to thrive.  Also, some weeds have beneficial properties and are sometimes grown purposefully, which can lead to unintentional invasions.  Common White Clover is a weed that fits the bill for all three…

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Warm Season Fungal Diseases. The 3 Most Misdiagnosed Lawn Problems.

Warm Season Fungal Diseases. The 3 Most Misdiagnosed Lawn Problems.

During the Summer months, the most common culprits of Lawn problems are lack of water, low mowing heights, and compaction from Summer foot traffic.  Often going unnoticed and under-appreciated is the impact fungal diseases can have on your turf during the hotter months.  These are often referred to in the Lawn Care business as “Patch DIseases”. Here we discuss the common features and causes of…

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A Guide to Reviving Your Summer-Stressed Lawn.

A Guide to Reviving Your Summer-Stressed Lawn.

Many of our clients state that their lawns always die back during Summer, and attribute this to some natural, uncontrollable phenomenon.  While the mild temperatures and high moisture of Spring & Fall can make having a beautiful lawn easy; Summer is the one time of year you must follow the common recommendations to keep your grass green and strong.  We have some graphical representations below of…

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4-10-20 Mowing along...

4-10-20 Mowing along…

Another week of on again, off again, on again play. We are open as of Thursday with high wind of 29 and a low temp of 36. It was darn right chilly and even a quick shower with sleet/hail pelting you in the face. That is when I run for cover to finish paperwork in the office.

The guys have been mowing along dodging wet spots with the nightly thunderstorms. For the most part everything is…

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Reminder. Your time to prevent Crabgrass ends soon.

Reminder. Your time to prevent Crabgrass ends soon.

Crabgrass is among the most elusive of Lawn and Garden Weeds. Many home owners spend time and money spraying patches of Crabgrass with Round Up in May and June, just to see it return in days.  Other homeowners will call and complain that a Fertilizer Company sprayed their lawn 4 times last year, but the crabgrass never got put in check as promised.  I am here to let you in on an important…

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How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

Originally Published on bhg.com By Kelly Roberson

Crabgrass can be more than just a pest; if not managed, it can quickly overtake lawns and flower and vegetable beds. Here’s how to get rid of crabgrass the right way.

Have you nursed your lawn or flowers all summer, only to find them riddled with brown patches after autumn’s first frost? In all likelihood, those unsightly spots aren’t dead areas,…

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