"Conquering the Red Menace: A Rustic Journey to a Lush Lawn" A lush, green lawn is the pride of every homeowner, but it can quickly turn into a source of frustration when lawn diseases like rust take hold. Lawn rust is a common fungal disease that can leave your grass looking like it’s been dusted with a reddish-brown powder. While it may not be as destructive as some other lawn diseases, it can still mar the beauty of your yard. Fortunately, there’s an effective solution to combat this pesky problem: sulfur. In this blog post, we’ll explore what lawn rust is, its causes, and how sulfur can ..read more

Nurturing Northeast Ohio Grasses in Drought: Effective Watering and Mowing Practices Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass, are popular choices for lawns in regions with moderate climates like Ohio. However, these grasses can face challenges during drought periods. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of proper watering techniques and mowing procedures for cool-season grasses, helping you maintain a healthy lawn even in drought conditions. Watering Techniques for Cool-Season Grasses: Watering is a crucial aspect of lawn care, especial ..read more

Nurturing Northeast Ohio Grasses in Drought: Effective Watering and Mowing Practices Cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass, are popular choices for lawns in regions with moderate climates like Ohio. However, these grasses can face challenges during drought periods. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of proper watering techniques and mowing procedures for cool-season grasses, helping you maintain a healthy lawn even in drought conditions. Watering Techniques for Cool-Season Grasses: Watering is a crucial aspect of lawn care, especial ..read more

Sulfur treatments can help a lawn stand out in a high PH neighborhood Throughout Ohio many of our customers suffer from a high PH leading which can cause many issues creating the lawn they were hoping for. Many times these lawns are new construction homes who have their topsoil stripped away leaving them with little nutrients and causing them long term health issues in the lawn. At Portage Turf Specialists we have found a solution to give these homeowner’s a solution…sulfur. Sulfur is a natural element that is commonly used in gardening and lawn care to lower soil pH. Soil pH is an important ..read more

At  Portage Turf Specialists we work hard to keep our customers up to date on the ever-changing landscape of Ohio lawn care.  Over the last week, we’ve had many customers report to us that they are seeing similar yellow patterns on their lawns as pictured above. After multiple visits and pictures and we’ve come to discover many lawns are being impacted by frost damage. What is frost damage? After many weeks of heavy rains and some warmer daytime temperatures you probably noticed your grass started to green up and started to thicken up. If your lawn benefits from any kind of f ..read more

Managing Your Lawn Tips on Creating a Thicker Greener Lawn Part 1: Mowing Best Practices How to Mow Your Lawn A proper mowed lawn can make the difference between a lawn that you’re proud of and one that looks weak and stressed. Proper mowing promotes thick, lush growth and leaves your neighbors envious while improper mowing makes your lawn more susceptible to  stresses such as heat and drought not to mention promotes high rates of weed germination.   How much should I cut? While regular mowing is important to a healthy lawn, setting a firm mowing schedule for your grass can ..read more

MAINTAINING A NEWLY SEEDED LAWN After seeding has been performed keep the soil lightly moistened twice daily for good germination. If you are not able to water twice daily, make sure to water AT LEAST once a day. Do not over water, two light sprinklings are better than one heavy, ensuring your seed does not dry out. Monitor weather: Cool and wet means no watering, hot and dry means 2 times daily. Do not allow the top surface to become dried out at anytime. This can injure or even kill the seedlings during their fragile germination phase . Seed can sit for weeks but once waterin ..read more

Is your lawn going through the seed stage? If your lawn looks like a miniature wheat field, you’re not alone. Most lawns in Ohio are going to seed now, putting all their energy into seed production preparing themselves to look green and beautiful. Turfgrasses will soon return to their darker, thicker, greener selves. Here are a few tips to care for your lawn in late spring: Keep lawns watered  during dry periods as seed stages can make lawns extra thirsty. Keep mowing the white puffy seed heads remembering not to remove more than 1/3 of the grass blades per cut. Mow high, at your mower’s ..read more

Fall aeration and overseeding at work Late July might seem too soon to start thinking about your fall to-do lists, but before we know it, kids will be returning to school, crops will be harvested and temperatures will be dropping. Start planning your outdoor fall projects now, because a little planning will translate into a thicker, healthier lawn over the next few months and will allow your lawn to truly stand out next spring. A beautiful healthy lawn requires yearly maintenance and many of the most effective, natural lawn care services are only offered in the fall. AERATION Aeration is amon ..read more

For many Ohio homeowners, winter is the time to put away your lawn care tools and ignore your yard until spring. However, much of the maintenance you need to do for a healthy spring lawn actually starts in the winter. Factors like precipitation, freezing temperatures, and other elements can affect your lawn’s health during the season of dormancy. So, make sure to follow these winter lawn care tips from your friends at Portage Turf Specialists, LLC for a healthy spring lawn. Mowing Tips When you set out to mow your lawn for the last time of the season, make sure you set the ..read more