Now that the weather is getting colder, you may start to see unwanted insects seeking shelter in the last place you want to see them, your home. If you begin to notice spiders, ants, potato bugs, beetles, and other pests inside or around your home, you may want to consider getting started with a perimeter pest program. What is a Perimeter Pest Spray (PPS) Program? Perimeter pest spray helps create an instant and lasting barrier around your home to keep unwanted pests from coming inside. Your perimeter is everything that surrounds your home – your lawn, landscape beds, deck, garage, and whateve ..read more

Fall is officially here and with that comes fall services that benefit your lawn before the winter months. An aeration, seeding, seed enhancement, and a pre-winterizer application are all common fall services that help nourish your lawn, but what some people may not realize is that a fall limestone application can be very beneficial. What is a Limestone Application? Limestone is an application that can be used to help level out the pH of your soil. When we reach the cold fall and winter months, the weather change helps break down the lime and begins to raise the pH levels of the soil. It is a ..read more

Grubs can be pretty sneaky. On the surface, your lawn may look healthy and green, but grubs could be eating away at its roots, and before you know it, cause severe problems. Grubs are a type of larvae that can severely damage your lawn. They appear as a “C” shape figure with a white body and brownish head. They live a few inches beneath the surface of the soil and feed on the roots of the grass which can kill patches of your lawn, leaving you with reoccurring brown patches. Signs You Have a Grub Infestation: When it comes to identifying whether you have a grub infestation or not, there are sev ..read more

Although it is still summer and cold weather may be the furthest thing from your mind, now is the best time of year to prepare your lawn for winter so that it can wake up healthy and strong next spring. One of the best ways you can keep and maintain a healthy lawn is getting an aeration. Aeration allows vital nutrients your lawn needs to reach deep into the root system to help promote a strong lawn and withstand the winter months. Aeration One of the best times to aerate your lawn is in the late summer, early fall. Aeration is a mechanical process that relieves compacted soil. Throughout the y ..read more

Summer brings warm weather and plenty of fun to be had, but your lawn may not feel the same. With the high temperatures and humidity levels, your turf undergoes stress this time of year, which can lead to lawn disease. When lawn disease, or lawn fungus, appear in your lawn, you may decide to wait out the situation and see if the problem subsides, but with no action, it is likely to only get worse.   Dollar Spot Dollar spot is a lawn disease that appears as bleached spots with a brown to purplish border that join to form large irregular areas of dead turf. The spots are usually 4-6 inches ..read more

Mowing may seem like such a basic task, but some lawn problems can be traced back to something as simple as improper mowing habits. Whether you mow your lawn yourself or pay for service, it is important that your lawn is mowed at the correct height. Keeping the grass at the correct height will help support a healthy, green lawn and help reduce lawn problems.   Mowing Height Mowing properly helps promote deeper root growth and maintains the health of the lawn by making it stronger and more resilient. The length you mow your lawn depends on the grass type you have. It is a common mistake fo ..read more

Summer is full of outside activities, and you of course want to have your yard looking its best. Unfortunately, because of the summer heat, your grass can quickly turn dull in color or even completely yellow. Lawn care is a year-round process, and it is important not to underestimate the importance of watering. To many it is obvious that your lawn needs it to survive, but what many don’t know is how often or how much you should be watering your lawn.   When Should I Water? Whether your lawn has been freshly seeded or recently fertilized, watering is beneficial for any application that was ..read more

Regardless of whether you care for your lawn yourself or hire a company to do it for you, you expect a thick, healthy lawn that is lush green. If you have a grub infestation, despite fertilizing at the right pace, mowing at the right height, and watering as directed, your lawn can turn almost completely dead in the blink of an eye. Using preventive grub control helps ensure that your time and money are not being wasted on achieving a beautiful lawn. Preventive Grub Control Preventive grub control is an application that should be applied once a year to help control and prevent grub damage. This ..read more

Broadleaf Weeds Are Stealing From You You have a thief right there in your own lawn! Broadleaf weeds are ugly to look at, they stick out like a sore thumb in your lawn. Dandelions, chickweed, and clover are the most common types of weeds that are usually seen in Ohio, but really any plant can be considered a weed if it is unwanted in that area of your lawn. These weeds not only hurt the appearance of your lawn, but they also cause other problems, they steal the nutrients that your lawn needs in order to grow healthy, green, and full.   Nutrients For broadleaf weeds to thrive, they require ..read more

Whether you are planning for an outdoor party, want something your kids can enjoy, or simply want to be the best-looking lawn on the street, your goal is the same, to have a healthy, green, weed-free lawn. Not only is it frustrating, but it can be challenging to know where to invest your time and money to get a healthy lawn. Do you hire a company to do it for you or do you buy the supplies and do it yourself? Is doing it yourself really less expensive?   Product Label For those who prefer to DIY, there are many options out there. Lawn care supplies can be found in most stores and garden c ..read more