We have come to the end of the 2016 growing season. It was another unique year, but aren’t all years unique? Each year has its own quirks and challenges, but like every year, we make our way through. We had a warm start to the spring. However, spring always throws some roller coaster-like weather at us with a high temperature on April 9 of 34 degrees and one week later…
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Last fall was an exceptionally bad year for grubs. We have never seen a busier season for grubs, and talking to a fertilizer supplier, he had not seen it this bad either. So what does that mean for us now? Last fall we pushed back the grub population enough to limit damage, but a more permanent grub control option will be needed to provide protection for the rest of the…
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Grubs can be a real problem for a lawn. They eat the roots and then the grass plant dies off. But what is happening in early to mid July concerning grubs? This time of the year, you will see may a lot of beetles flying around. These beetles are either European chafer or Japanese beetles. They are flying around, mating, and preparing for the next generation of lawn attackers/grubs. That…
Read MoreThe Myth about Moles
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…
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