JOHN KROTH April 7, 1951 to March 23, 2010 We announced in our April newsletter our sad news of the sudden passing of our brother, John Kroth.  John was our office manager at Parkway Lawn Service for more than (12) years. Always the tallest guy in the room, John had a big smile, a […]
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By Bob Kroth, Certified Turfgrass Professional This is one of the most common questions I’ve been asked during the  (29) + years in the lawn care business. Many people have called and asked my opinion on the use of a sod roller, aerator or a detaching machine to rid their lawns of the bumps that […]
Damage from bird seed Feeding wild birds can be done throughout the year, although it’s especially important during the winter months. Whether or not you continue to feed the birds during the summer, it’s still wise to clean the area under the bird feeder. Compacted seeds and shells can prevent grass from receiving the essential […]
Damage from pets After the snow melts, it’s easy to see what damage has been caused by pets “doing business†in the yard. It’s important to pick up feces that contain bacteria that can remain on the lawn or drain with water runoff into streams and lakes. The acid in pet urine burns the grass, […]
Spring officially arrives this year on March 20th, but with our recent unseasonably warm weather, it’s tempting to want to spend a little time outside doing spring yard work. I urge you to hold off. Why? Because until the earth thaws and dries completely, footsteps and raking can damage turf and topsoil. Your footprints may […]
Although it doesn’t really look like Spring yet, we know that a meltdown is fast approaching. The winter of 2009-2010 was one for the record books in many ways. Along with you, our valued customers, we are anxious to see winter in the rear-view mirror. Let’s get on with the greening up of spring. One […]