While we’re still enjoying the summer heat and being outdoors, we’re starting to see fall clothing and back to school ads, which only means one thing; fall is around Read More The post Fall Add-On Services with Hometurf Lawn Care appeared first on Hometurf ..read more

Achieving a beautiful lawn can be a daunting task, especially for those with large properties or intricate landscaping needs. However, Hometurf makes it effortless to attain the lush lawn you desire. Here are the Top 5 Benefits of Relying on Hometurf for Your Lawn Care Needs: Expertise: With 35 years of industry experience, Hometurf possesses the knowledge, skills, and equipment needed to deliver top-notch lawn care services. We understand the unique requirements of different grass species, soil types, and climate conditions, offering tailored programs and additional services to meet your spec ..read more

In the ever-expanding realm of lawn care services, one company stands out as the undisputed leader in Toronto Central – Hometurf Lawn Care. Celebrating an extraordinary achievement, Hometurf has secured the Consumer Choice Award for an impressive 10 years in a row. What makes their company the perennial favorite among consumers, and why should you choose them for your lawn care needs? Consistent Excellence: 10 Years of Consumer Choice Awards At the heart of Hometurf Lawn Care success is their unwavering commitment to being a trusted brand. The Consumer Choice Award, an accolade bestowed upon b ..read more

It’s finally the season to get started on cool-weather lawn care. Fall is an extremely important maintenance time for your lawn. Embrace the change of season by putting a mowing plan in place that prepares your grass for the winter.  Start Mowing Shorter By now, you should be gradually lowering the mowing height on your mower. Mowing shorter will help prevent snow mold and will help keep your turf strong enough to prevent matting from the weight of the snow. We recommend mowing to a height of 2 inches, but never remove more than a third of the blade. This means you may need to mow more fr ..read more

The arrival of fall means preparing your lawn for winter and tweaking some of your summer lawn care practices.  Here are some common lawn care mistakes to avoid this fall: Overwatering It’s easy to get in the habit of regularly watering your lawn during the summer season, but as fall rolls in, it’s important to slow down.  We tend to see rainfall more frequently in the cooler months, so manual watering is not required as often. The sweet spot for a healthy lawn is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water per week. Any more than this can cause water logging and put your lawn at risk for ..read more

So far this year, we’ve discussed what’s important when caring for your lawn and how Hometurf Lawn care professionals can help. As summer gives way to fall, it’s time to start thinking about what we can do to support our heartier vegetation. Compared to the sensitive nature of grass, the trees and shrubs in your yard might seem like they can fend for themselves; but the truth is, they could use a little (okay, a lot!) of TLC too!    Why is Deep Root Fertilization Important? Did you know that the surrounding environment contributes to a big difference between the trees and shrubs ..read more

The warm and sunny summer months are the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy time in your yard. But while you do so, it’s worth thinking about weed prevention, so you can get ahead of those pesky weeds. Understanding prevention methods is important since even the best-tended lawns come under attack from common weeds.   Proper Lawn Care is the Best Weed Prevention  Get ahead and stay ahead! Proper lawn maintenance is the best way to keep weeds away since there are three main factors that ..read more

While we’re still very much enjoying the summer heat, we’re starting to see fall clothing and back to school ads, which only means one thing; fall is around the corner. It’s not too late to take advantage of Hometurf’s summer lawn care services, and it’s also not too early to start thinking ahead for fall. Read on for more information about Hometurf’s seasonal add-on services! Summer Lawn Care Add-ons  Hometurf’s summer add-on services are designed to keep pests and weeds away to help your lawn stay healthy all season long.  Grubs Be Gone!  If your lawn is struggling w ..read more

The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and the weather is already well on its way to warming up! ☀️ In addition to dealing with the sun, drought, heat, and weeds, our lawns are subject to an increase in foot traffic as we walk, run, and play all over them. It’s important to maintain a strong, healthy lawn so that it can be enjoyed all summer long! Here are our tips for mowing, watering, and weeding to help your lawn beat the heat. Mowing Tips  Start the summer right by getting your lawn mower blades sharpened before the season begins. Dull blades will shred your grass ..read more

With the summer season now behind us, be sure not to get caught making these common lawn care mistakes this fall. Overwatering  It’s easy to get in the habit of regularly watering your lawn during the summer season, but as fall rolls in, it’s important to slow down.  We tend to see rainfall more frequently in the cooler months, so manual watering is not required as often. The sweet spot for a healthy lawn is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water per week. Any more than this can cause water logging and put your lawn at risk for developing disease.  Be sure to keep an eye on the ..read more