What to do about yellow nutsedge? It is a weed that starts to grow a little ways into summer. It looks terrible because it is yellowish to bright green in color and it stands above all of its surroundings in a lawn. Identifying the weed is easy. But what to do? This is where things will start to get tough. There is not much that can be done. It cannot…
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Now that we are into June, and the weather is warmer, we can say that it is summer. Time for relaxing, time for fun outside. Just don’t forget about your landscape. Here are a few areas of your lawn and landscape that will need attention throughout the summer months. Weekly mowing: Properly mowed turf will help to create a uniform and aesthetically pleasing look to your landscape. Fertilizer and weed…
Read MoreLittle Maple Trees
You may have seen these little plants sprouting all over your yard. If you have, you most likely have a maple tree in the area. The sprouts are maple tree seedlings. They seem to be everywhere. What should I do? The seedlings come from your local maple tree. All of the helicopters that have fallen off last year are now sprouting and becoming new little trees. We have not had…
Read MoreWeeds in the Spring
Weeds in the spring can be a big problem; unfortunately it is a problem every year. That is just what it is going to be, but some steps can be taken to help to lessen the weeds in the spring. With the nicer weather starting, we like to make an appearance outside, and so do plants, including weeds. They grow based on the weather. Once the weather becomes favorable for…
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…
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