Five Steps To Protect Your Lawn Immediately Before The First Snowfall
Five Steps To Protect Your Lawn Immediately Before The First Snowfall

Five Steps To Protect Your Lawn Immediately Before The First Snowfall

Mark Kelbacher2021-12-02T10:15:04-05:00

Transitioning from mild autumns to frosty winters can be an immense climate difference: we have to put away our tee-shirts and throw on our hefty winter jackets. Without them, we could get sick in the chilling temperatures. Just like us, our grass has different needs with the changing seasons too! The winter arrives with lots of threats to our plants: snow molds, freezing temperatures, and precipitation changes are all challenges [...]

Five Steps To Protect Your Lawn Immediately Before The First SnowfallMark Kelbacher2021-12-02T10:15:04-05:00

What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?
What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?

What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-19T09:00:14-04:00

Can you believe it, spring is here and April is a week away! As we start to approach the warmer days of spring, let's take a look at what we can expect for our lawn and landscape. As we continue social distancing, due to the global pandemic, our yards and gardens are an outlet to reduce stress and enjoy nature. Not to mention, getting a jump start on spring cleanup [...]

What does the warmer temperatures mean for our lawn and landscape?Mark Kelbacher2021-04-19T09:00:14-04:00

7 Tips for Prepping Your Lawn this Spring
7 Tips for Prepping Your Lawn this Spring

7 Tips for Prepping Your Lawn this Spring

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:32:08-04:00

Old Man Winter is finally on his way out! This means it is time to put away the shovel, snow blower and ice melt and start thinking about what you will need to get your lawn ready for spring. Harsh winters can leave your lawn and landscape in rough shape. The lawn has some form of protection as it remains covered by a nice blanket of white snow. However, the [...]

7 Tips for Prepping Your Lawn this SpringMark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:32:08-04:00

Do I need to remove all those leaves?
Do I need to remove all those leaves?

Do I need to remove all those leaves?

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:35:12-04:00

Do I remove all those leave or don’t I? That is the question! Many homeowners in Western Massachusetts are scrambling to rake, bag and remove the last few leaves on the lawn. But is it necessary to remove all the leaves on my lawn? The short answer is no, however, this does come with a few disclaimers. Leaves in small amounts can actually be beneficial to the turf and soil. [...]

Do I need to remove all those leaves?Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:35:12-04:00

Maintaining Your Lawn Without Wasting Water
Maintaining Your Lawn Without Wasting Water

Maintaining Your Lawn Without Wasting Water

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:35:56-04:00

Waste Not, Want Not. Saving water while maintaining a beautiful lawn doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. A number of the most beneficial things you can do to reduce waste are simple and easy -- either through equipment maintenance and installation, or small adjustments to your lawn care habits and routine. START WITH YOUR MOWER Simple mower maintenance and mowing techniques can do wonders for your lawn. [...]

Maintaining Your Lawn Without Wasting WaterMark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:35:56-04:00

Mowing for a Beautiful Green Lawn
Mowing for a Beautiful Green Lawn

Mowing for a Beautiful Green Lawn

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:41:54-04:00

Mowing for a beautiful green lawn What is the proper height to mow my lawn? When should I mow my lawn? These are just a few of the questions often asked to lawn care professionals. The answers can vary by grass types, weather and characteristics of your turf. Mowing lawns is one of the most basic cultural practices that can be performed on lawns. Mowing heights and frequency of [...]

Mowing for a Beautiful Green LawnMark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:41:54-04:00

What is Thatch?
What is Thatch?

What is Thatch?

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:42:13-04:00

What is thatch? Thatch is a layer of living and dead stems, roots, leaves, and other organic matter which accumulates between the soil and turf. Thatch is a natural component of the growing turf and is beneficial as long as it doesn’t get too thick. Excessive thatch that is more than ½ inch to ¾ inch can prevent necessary water, air and fertilizer movement to the roots. Poor thatch [...]

What is Thatch?Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:42:13-04:00