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 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 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 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…
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