Lawn Aeration – Benefits Reduces Compaction – Over the course of the year the soil below all that green grass becomes compacted. All the ball games, mowing and backyard get togethers add to the compaction problem. Once the soil becomes compacted it’s really difficult for the plant’s roots to sink deeper into the ground where…
Well Autumn is upon us and for many fall ushers in welcome relief from this summer’s heat and humidity. It also provides a time where all our hard work in the garden hopefully brings the reward of a bountiful harvest. However, for many who grow fescue type lawns, fall all too often evidences the impact…
Fall is the time to get your turf caught up from the stress of summer and ready to thrive through the winter. Whether you’re growing warm or cool season grass in your lawn you can give your turf a boost, kill unwanted weeds and be ready to put the lawn “to bed” for the winter. …
Prepare seed/ground bed – remove old grass, weeds, rocks or any other material that might inhibit the sod roots from coming in full contact with the soil. Apply M-Root OR Endo-Root, a fertilizer and enzyme material designed to help with water and nutrient absorption. This material will help with root establishment. RATE: 10 lbs. per…
As a lawn ages, increased soil compaction can occur. This is a result of foot traffic, sports activities, pets, vehicle traffic and other forces that harden the soil and eliminate pore space in between soil particles. Without this pore space, air and water flow dramatically decrease. Because of this vital microbial activity ceases and the…
Proper Mowing Techniques Careful with that axe, Eugene! A cut to the quick will mean a slow recovery! The right height, the right time, and a sharp, sharp blade are what you need to keep things growing at a healthy clip! There is nothing we do more frequently in lawn maintenance than mowing the grass,…
The first task is to know what your soil contains and the only sure method is to do a Think Soil On-line Soil Test. We strongly encourage not guessing and applying nutrients in accordance with test results. When renovating a lawn, you can safely and effectively apply two critical ingredients: starter fertilizer and calcitic lime.…
