Moles are very annoying pests. They create mounds in your lawn that disturb the uniformity. Yet, the worst part is that they show up with just about no warning. But what are the moles doing there? What are they eating? For years it was thought that the moles in your yard are eating grubs. Yes it is true that a mole will eat grubs. But grubs are not their primary…
Read MoreProblems Growing Grass
Have you ever had problems growing grass? This can be quite frustrating, even a headache. There are many possibilities to why this is. We will discuss some of the common problems when trying to grow grass. You have not waited enough time for the grass to grow. Newly planted grass under perfect conditions takes up to a week before you will start to see anything come up, and some varieties…
Read MoreHave You Seen this “Weed”?
Spring brings flowers, fresh leaves, and beauty to the landscape. But it also brings weeds. There are dandelions, white clover, and crabgrass that we are familiar with. However, many times the plants pictured with this post are considered weeds. Do not be alarmed! These are not weeds, they are actually seed heads, or inflorescence, of grass plants. If you track the stalk back to the base, you can see that…
Read MoreFast Growing Grass
Within the past couple of weeks the grass has been growing like crazy. A lawn will be mowed, and within two days, it looks like it needs another mowing. But why is it growing so quickly? Here are a few reasons to explain the fast growing grass. First is the temperature. We have had perfect weather for grass growing. We have low temperatures in the low to mid 50’s, and…
Read MoreHelp to Prevent Crabgrass
“I have a crabgrass control product on my yard, isn’t that enough?” We wish that it was, but it is not. Here are a couple of tips to help to prevent crabgrass in your lawn even though you have a pre-emergent crabgrass control product on your lawn. Once your crabgrass control product is applied to your lawn, you will have to water it in to activate it. After it is…
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