Category Archives: Lawn Care

General articles about lawn care. This is the default category.

MULCH HELPS TREES and SHRUBS SURVIVE DRY PERIOD

This article says it best.   By Gary Johnson, University of Minnesota Extension St. Paul, MN (8/6/2007) “For trees and shrubs, the single, most effective way to moderate soil moisture fluctuations and reduce irrigation is to apply a generous layer of mulch (preferably organic). It is astonishing how long the soil below a generous mulch […]

HOW DO I GET RID OF BUMPS AND THE UNEVENESS IN MY LAWN?

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

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 […]