Posted : Thursday, November 19, 2009
Brian Horgan, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Minnesota and extension turfgrass specialist, explains the surprising results of a research study on water runoff and the use of phosphorous fertilizers. Dr. Horgan concludes that proper balance is the best approach both for your lawn AND for the environment, groundwater, etc. Watch this informative video to learn more!
Posted : Monday, October 19, 2009
The leaves are once again here to remind us of just why we enjoy the autumn in New England so much. This is really the stuff that inspires artists and photographers alike.As you take in the beauty of the changing colors of the leaves, don’t forget about the destruction they can cause. If leaves are left on the lawn too long, the can and WILL smother and kill the lawn.
While weekly is ideal, please make sure to have your lawn cleaned several times during the fall. If you are in need of a reliable landscaper, make sure to check out our partners page by clicking here.
Posted : Thursday, October 15, 2009
This is the time of year that we put the finishing touches on your lawn by supplying it with an assortment of nutrients and soil amendments. As the grass prepared for winter dormancy, it will need a nice boost of nutrition for storage in the roots. To learn more specifics about this service, just click on the link below. We will be performing this service up until about the end of October.
Posted : Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Since we’ve been in business, we have consistently been asked for recommendations for other service companies who provide everything from driveway sealing or roofing to landscape design or lighting. It actually makes sense, as we encounter many other small businesses in an average year. Through many forms of communication with both clients and servicemen, we have gotten a pretty good idea of who can be trusted, and who cannot.
While we have no desire to disparage companies that are less than reputable in a public forum such as this, we have no problem passing along the names of some of the companies we do feel confident in recommending. While we have no doubt there are more good companies out there, you can feel confident that these companies are a safe bet for professionalism and quality. Just follow the link below to find out more!
Posted : Friday, August 21, 2009
It’s that time of year again when we begin to get your lawn whipped back into shape after the summer has taken its toll! During our Early Fall Service, we fertilize, spot seed, spot treat weeds, etc. Just click on the link below to better understand what this service is all about. Thanks again!
Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009
Creeping Bentgrass can cause some pretty unsightly splotches through your lawn. While it may be the preferred grass for golf course greens and fairways, it is considered a weed in your lawn.
Getting rid of bentgrass is a bit of an ugly procedure, but is not too complicated. Do you have patches of bentgrass in your lawn that you’d like us to get rid of? Click on the link below to learn more.
Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009
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 : Wednesday, August 19, 2009
While it’s common knowledge that garlic will keep vampires away, did you know that it also works on more common blood suckers? Check out this link to learn about incorporating all natural Garlic Spray into your summer plans.
Posted : Thursday, August 6, 2009
As we survive August, we are often reminded of just how harsh Mother Nature really can be from time to time. In truth, we live in a very unique, and very difficult climate to grow grass in year round. The winters make it impossible to allow heat loving grasses to survive, while the summers often get too hot for the cooler season grasses. It’s a catch-22 that there’s no easy way out of.
We have put up a new section of our website that explores this issue in more depth. We’d urge you to take a look and follow those few pages by clicking on the link below. If you do not have the time or interest to do this, please take this one quick lesson away. Keep the mower height higher than 3 inches! If there’s one simple constant that we see this time of year, it is that the higher the lawn is mowed, the better it looks. Sure a close cropped fairway sounds nice in theory, but it causes way too much stress on the grass and the result is far, far less that you would be hoping for.
Posted : Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Many less educated and less experienced turfgrass managers will rely heavily upon fungicides to keep the grass looking and feeling great. It is tempting to go this route because the immediate effects can often be visually impressive. The grass greens up significantly and everything appears to be near perfection, at least until the fungicide wears off.
So why not just include fungicides as a normal part of a service program? Simply put, the long term side effects are far worse than the short term benefits. In order to explain in much better detail, we have expanded on a portion of our website. Just click the link below to learn more.
