We are coming into the time of year when the days are cooler, and the grass is greener. This is also a time to adjust your sprinklers so that they are not running as much. We will take a look at the benefits to lessening the run time for your sprinklers in the fall: Lowers the amount of water used, thus paying for less water and saving money. Rain is…
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Despite what the weather people say on TV, our wet pattern seems to be a little too dry for the lawns. Yes, we have had a few showers now and then, but it hasn’t been enough to keep the moisture in the lawns. They are starting to dry out. You can see it all over the city. It seems like irrigation by humans can help the grass out, but nothing…
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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 MoreHeat Tracks
Have you ever noticed brown parallel lines in a yard that look like they are caused by something driving on it? The usual responses are that the machine was leaking oil or gas and it killed the grass. Or that there was a turf disease on the wheels of the machine, and that caused the turf to turn brown. However, this is not the case. These are heat tracks. Something…
Read MoreSprinklers…
Warmer and drier weather is in the future; you will be running your sprinklers. You want to be able to just set and forget about your sprinklers until it is time to shut them down for the winter. However, that is not going to be the best for your lawn. Your sprinklers will need periodic attention to adjust the amount of water that your lawn is getting. Some examples of…
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