I have just finished up the fall weed and feed treatments, and am starting winterizer applications. I felt it was a good time to touch on some thoughts with this end of the 2020 lawn season update. Dry Fall Weather As I am writing this it is still pretty darn dry out...
While this year has been a challenge for all of us, it has been a great year for our plants! We are roughly halfway through our growing season, so it's time for a mid-season report for 2020. Overall Health The cool wet spring provided an opportunity for the lawns to...
Given the weather we are experiencing in west central Indiana, I thought it would be beneficial to briefly discuss how to best water your lawn. The main two questions I am asked are: when should I water and how much should I water. Let's take a look at these...
As we continue into warmer weather, let's talk about the best tips for mowing your lawn. Proper mowing and watering give your lawn its best chance to remain green and healthy through any hot and dry periods we may have through summer and fall. There are three main...
I want to take a moment to communicate some of my early season observations, as I have now visited most of the properties I service at least one time this spring. There are two main things I've noticed that I'd like to touch on: the slow warm-up this spring and how...
Have you ever considered the benefits of humic acid for your lawn? Let's take a look at how this simple treatment can improve your lawn's health. What is Humic Acid? Humic substances are produced when microorganisms break down plant matter. They are organic...
As we are starting to visit clients and put down the first application of fertilizer and crabgrass preventative, let's take a moment to talk about best practices for application of crabgrass pre-emergent. For control of crabgrass, prevention is key! Crabgrass is...
We have a new product that is completely changing the way we're handling insect management - and we're excited to offer our new 'Insect Shield' service! I am sure many of you who do your own lawn care or have had lawn services for a while are wondering why we're...
With spring rapidly approaching, it's a good time to consider how the weather from last fall and this winter will affect how we care for our lawns in the Lafayette area. Too often, homeowners (and even lawn care companies) will stick with the same lawn maintenance...
Irrigation When? Most summers in Indiana will call for irrigation of the lawn in order for it to maintain its color. Water only as needed when it first starts to show signs of water stress. This could be a blue-gray color of the grass, or if footsteps in the lawn...
