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When Is The Best Time To Fertilize My New England Lawn?

2023-03-15T14:51:19-04:00

Since the winter season is coming to an end, it's time to think about revitalizing your lawn for spring. But when are the best times to fertilize to get the greatest results? While a calendar day would make things a breeze, no specific date is best for fertilizing your lawn. However, several factors can help you decide when the most efficient time is to feed your turf. Here's everything you [...]

When Is The Best Time To Fertilize My New England Lawn?2023-03-15T14:51:19-04:00

Everything you Need To Know About Sod Webworm

2022-09-01T11:01:40-04:00

Have you ever found your grass chomped on with no suspicious pests in sight? There are many damaging insects in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but few actually shave down grass blades. If you think something is eating your grass, you might have a Sod Webworm situation. What is Sod Webworm? Sod webworm is a destructive insect that feeds on grass blades. While their adult moth form is easy to spot [...]

Everything you Need To Know About Sod Webworm2022-09-01T11:01:40-04:00

Everything You Need To Know About Chinch Bugs

2022-06-21T12:09:41-04:00

With summer approaching, the last thing you want to deal with is lawn pests. One of the most destructive lawn pests in Massachusetts and Rhode Island is the chinch bug. While tiny in size, a swarm of these insects can kill entire lawns if they go unnoticed. Chinch bugs are small but pack a big punch. We want to make sure that if chinch bugs invade your yard, you’re informed [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Chinch Bugs2022-06-21T12:09:41-04:00

How To Get Rid Of Mushrooms In Your Lawn

2021-06-22T13:46:20-04:00

If mushrooms have invaded your lawn, don’t panic! As much as an eyesore as they may be, the appearance of mushrooms isn't a sign of bad lawn health. In fact, it means that your soil is dense with organic matter such as last autumn’s unraked leaves. These fungi are performing a decaying process that will eventually make their nutrients accessible to your grass. Even though most fungi are helpful and [...]

How To Get Rid Of Mushrooms In Your Lawn2021-06-22T13:46:20-04:00

How To Water Your Lawn Each Week With Minimal Effort

2021-06-07T09:42:07-04:00

How much should I water my lawn, and how do I choose the best irrigation methods to begin with? While there are several factors that determine how much you need to manually water your lawn each week, watering can actually be a simple task. In fact, many expert lawn owners and landscapers have some tricks up their sleeves to make irrigation fairly effortless. In truth, how you should water your [...]

How To Water Your Lawn Each Week With Minimal Effort2021-06-07T09:42:07-04:00

Yellow Nutsedge

2021-04-19T09:12:19-04:00

Have you ever noticed a thin, shiny grass-like weed that grows twice as fast in the lawn after you mow? Good chance you have what is called “Yellow Nutsedge”. What is Nutsedge? Yellow Nutsedge is a summer perennial that really starts to flourish for the Northeast around the 4th of July. It has a triangle stem and when rolled in the fingers can easily be felt. It is lighter in [...]

Yellow Nutsedge2021-04-19T09:12:19-04:00

The 7 Most Effective Ways to Protect Your Family From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

2021-08-09T09:13:55-04:00

We’ve all been there: Our family awaiting the summer barbeque with kids bounding outside and adults relaxing by the fire pit. Suddenly without warning, an army of mosquitoes rudely intrudes and pelts everyone with nasty welts! Just as much as you enjoy the pleasant climate, mosquitoes also thrive in the summer heat and plan to rapidly multiply. Mosquitoes are known as minor annoyances, but they also carry serious diseases right here in [...]

The 7 Most Effective Ways to Protect Your Family From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses2021-08-09T09:13:55-04:00

Why is my lawn turning brown?

2021-04-18T22:02:03-04:00

It's like clockwork, the weather shifts from a cool wet spring to hot summer days! So the number one question we hear in the lawn business is “Why is my lawn turning brown”? Haven’t we received enough rain, that my lawn shouldn’t have brown spots? Let's take a look at a few reasons why you may be noticing brown spots in your lawn. What is the difference between Drought Stress [...]

Why is my lawn turning brown?2021-04-18T22:02:03-04:00

Winter Damage to Rhododendrons

2021-04-18T23:31:56-04:00

A cold, windy winter has left many wondering, "what happened to my Rhododendrons? Part of my shrub or most of it looks dead." The harsh cold wind really took a toll and may have caused damage to your Rhododendrons. Don’t rush to replace just yet! There still may be a good chance that these will recover. Monitor it until June before deciding on any pruning. One thing we've noticed in [...]

Winter Damage to Rhododendrons2021-04-18T23:31:56-04:00

Maintaining Your Lawn Without Wasting Water

2021-04-18T23:35:56-04:00

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 Water2021-04-18T23:35:56-04:00

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