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Posted : Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week: Watering Established Grass

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Watering grass can be a tricky business, but just remember this.  The lawn needs JUST ENOUGH water to stay green and healthy.  Any extra can only cause problems.  Try backing off on water until the lawn shows signs of dryness, then increase slightly.  This will help you to keep from significantly overwatering.

Posted : Thursday, May 29, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week - Mow Your Lawn Often

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Mow your lawn ofter enough so that you never cut more than 1/3 the length of the grass blades at any time.

Posted : Thursday, May 22, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week - Crabgrass

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Crabgrass is impressively prolific. Before it dies, it produces thousands of seeds, which spread far and wide. The seed remains viable for 50 years! This is why you need to prevent crabgrass every year.

Posted : Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week - Water Grass Seed Constantly

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Grass seed needs consistent water to germinate quickly. When it dries out, it simply stops growing. Any seeded areas of your lawn should be watered daily.

Posted : Friday, May 2, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week - Overwatering

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It IS possible to over-water a lawn. Excess water can lead to disease development, and actually kill your lawn quicker than if it had dried out.

Posted : Saturday, April 26, 2008

Lawn Care Tip of the Week - Keep your Lawn Clean

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Leaves, debris, toys, etc. can easily smother and kill the grass underneath. Please make an effort to keep your yard cleaned