Posted : Wednesday, September 24, 2008
One of the best practices you can engage in each year is core aeration. It loosens soil, reduces thatch, and allows for effective seeding to build and thicken your lawn. For a more thorough and detailed explanation as to the benefits of Core Aeration, check out the link below.
Posted : Thursday, September 4, 2008
Click below to find our latest T&B Update newsletter for our current service. Check here anytime to see what we’re up to on your lawn.
Posted : Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Pythium can be one of the most frustrating a devastating problems that homeowners encounter in lawns. Luckily, it doesn’t get too severe most seasons if the proper cultural practices are maintained. Click below to download a .pdf file that better explains this disease.
Posted : Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen or heard of Mid-August being this cool and rainy. There are very few signs of drought or heat stress anywhere. The rain waters have been MORE than enough for an average lawn, so there’s no need to water for the next few days. Check back here often though. We’ll keep this part of the blog updated every few days. Below are some data from Darien, CT for the past week.
DATE High Low Rainfall
August 12, 2008 78 59 0
August 11, 2008 71 57 0.63
August 10, 2008 77 55 0
August 9, 2008 76 57 0
August 8, 2008 75 59 0.09
August 7, 2008 81 64 0
August 6, 2008 85 67 1.5
Posted : Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen or heard of Mid-August being this cool and rainy. There are very few signs of drought or heat stress anywhere. The rain waters have been MORE than enough for an average lawn, so there’s no need to water for the next few days. Check back here often though. We’ll keep this part of the blog updated every few days. Below are some data from Bethel, CT for the past week.
DATE High Low Rainfall
August 12, 2008 76 57 0.12
August 11, 2008 71 57 0.63
August 10, 2008 77 55 0
August 9, 2008 76 57 0
August 8, 2008 75 59 0.09
August 7, 2008 81 64 0
August 6, 2008 83 66 1.17
Posted : Tuesday, August 12, 2008
I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen or heard of Mid-August being this cool and rainy. There are very few signs of drought or heat stress anywhere. The rain waters have been MORE than enough for an average lawn, so there’s no need to water for the next few days. Check back here often though. We’ll keep this part of the blog updated every few days. Below are some data from Avon, CT for the past week.
DATE High Low Rainfall
August 12, 2008 80 60 0.03
August 11, 2008 75 60 1.32
August 10, 2008 82 58 0.25
August 9, 2008 80 58 0
August 8, 2008 77 60 0.48
August 7, 2008 80 62 2.15
August 6, 2008 76 66 0.96
Posted : Tuesday, July 22, 2008
As we enjoy the balmy, tropical climate we’ve recently had, we also begin to notice a problem that pops up on lawns each season. Generally, these are lawns that have NOT been aerated for a while, and thatch buildup is starting to become an issue. Summer Patch disease can be dealt with, but not with temporary use of fungicides. Click below to read more about this problem. If you do have it, make sure you are on the schedule for an aeration this Fall.
Posted : Friday, July 18, 2008
I received a question from a New Milford, CT homeowner who asked about the possibility of grubs in his property, and the right way to control them. Check out the response!
Posted : Friday, July 18, 2008
Peter Teed shows just how friendly our “Best Friends” can be to our lawns. Enjoy the video!
