Many homeowners take a huge amount of pride in doing everything possible to get a healthy green lawn that’s the talk of the neighborhood for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, having that green lawn might not come easy. Depending on the condition, it may require significant effort and some professional assistance. Lawn Doctor’s team is ready to help you get the green grass you desire and understand the reasoning for its current not-so-vibrant condition. Reasons Your Lawn Isn’t Green The first step in starting the process of getting a green lawn is figuring out the problem(s) that are interf ..read more

Chickweed is a common winter annual that can easily grow in gardens or lawns. Also known as satin flower, this weed has a variety of culinary and medicinal uses, but for many homeowners, chickweed infestations are something they want to prevent. Depending on where you live, you may find many different species of chickweed, though you can identify each by common characteristics such as white flowers and short growth height. Types of Chickweed There are many species of chickweed, but those most commonly found include common, sticky and mouse-eared chickweed. Each variety has a slightly different ..read more

Every homeowner wants their lawn to be as beautiful as it can be. A well-kept lawn has plenty of aesthetic benefits, but healthy lawns can also benefit the environment by cleaning the air, fortifying soil and reducing surface temperatures. Lawns can be kept healthy with regular watering and cutting and by using certain fertilizing strategies, but one of the most important variables for a beautiful lawn is the grass you choose to plant. Many people do not realize that there are tons of different grass seeds and that each one grows better in certain conditions. Alongside their different looks an ..read more

Morning Glory is an annual flowering vine plant that’s fast-growing and can easily climb up trellises and other structures. It can make a beautiful addition to a garden, depending on who you ask. Many consider common morning glory flowers desirable plants, but having them in the garden can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Some prefer to get rid of them altogether to prevent any potential issues. Is Morning Glory a Weed or a Flower? Common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is a plant with flowers that come in a range of different hues. Its flowers open in the morning and shrivel by eveni ..read more

As delicious as mushrooms are, you shouldn’t pick the first ones you see in your yard and fry them up for dinner. Some mushrooms are safe to eat and are a great food source, but others are poisonous, and distinguishing between the two is often difficult. For instance, Conocybe filaris is a mushroom you might find on your lawn, but it could be deadly if consumed. Understandably, many homeowners don’t want mushrooms anywhere on their lawn, especially if they have kids or pets. If you want lawn mushrooms gone, Lawn Doctor can help. Why Do I Have Mushrooms on My Lawn? Many homeowners take pride in ..read more

What Is Pennywort? Pennywort, or dollar weed, is a perennial broadleaf plant that grows on land or on water. You may see it on your lawn or floating on water. Keep reading to learn how to identify pennywort, how to get rid of it, and prevent it from growing on your lawn. Identifying Pennywort When still young, dollar weed’s seed leaves are egg-shaped and about 0.5 inches long. As they mature, the lawn and floating pennywort or dollar weed have properly structured leaves and are hairless. The floating ones have fleshy leaves, while the lawn leaves are kidney-shaped. Pennywort usually blooms in ..read more

Dealing with poison ivy is manageable but requires extreme caution and vigilance even after treatment. Often, homeowners overlook the plant’s roots after removing the plants themselves, resulting in its return. Today, we share in-depth insight into poison ivy, ways to identify and distinguish it from other plants, when and where it grows, control measures and how to prevent it from returning after removal. What Is Poison Ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that contains an oily resin known as urushiol. When urushiol comes into contact with the skin, it results in contact dermatitis, a red, itchy rash w ..read more

Creeping Charlie was brought to North America as a medicinal herb and ornamental plant. Since then, the plant has spread rapidly across the country in natural areas, distributed sites and, most commonly, lawns. It reproduces from any small fragment of its root, making it incredibly difficult to get rid of once it gets into your lawn. Fortunately, there are ways to remove this pesky weed from lawn areas and keep the grass greener. Identifying Creeping Charlie This common weed plagues lawns and other residential turf, particularly where there’s considerable shade. However, the aggressive weed ca ..read more

Dandelions may remind you of summertime and your childhood, but these perennial weeds can be a problem in your lawn. They quickly spread and compete with other plants for nutrients. Dandelion comes from the French word “dent de lion,” or tooth of a lion. They’re usually found in Europe and North America. As a weed, they’re considered undesirable, since they pose challenges for landscapers and homeowners. Read further to learn about dandelions, including how to spot and prevent them from growing on your lawns. Identifying Dandelions In Europe, dandelions were introduced as a medicinal plant and ..read more

As the days get sunnier, dormant plants begin to emerge, bringing new life to the yard. Unfortunately, invasive weed species also make a comeback, including crabgrass. Crabgrass is one of the most troublesome weeds to lawn enthusiasts who take pride in achieving perfectly manicured grass. Identifying Crabgrass Crabgrass germinates in spring and grows throughout the summer. It thrives in dry conditions and poor soil, mostly invading neglected yards. The weed is very difficult to destroy because its seeds can remain dormant in the soil for up to 15 years. Crabgrass seeds flourish until they die ..read more