by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 31, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass
Extreme drought conditions are hitting Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or Waterloo areas. It doesn’t come as any surprise that we have now been upgraded to extreme drought status. Being in extreme drought conditions has a lot to do with the quality of your lawn and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 31, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
When choosing seed blends for your property, there are several things to consider. Will this seed work well with my lawn? Will this seed give me the turf color and density that I am looking for? If you are looking for a cool season perennial grass, then you will...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 30, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Most lawns found in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Waterloo have a mixture of fescue or bluegrass seed in them. I have a feeling that most everyone without an irrigation system will require some form of seeding this year. When seeding your lawn, it is important to use...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 30, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Seeding damaged lawns is necessary if your grass is not coming back after the recent drought. If you are like most of us with un-irrigated lawns, your lawn is probably pretty crispy by now. This summers excessive temperatures and lack of rain has done quite a number...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 27, 2012 | Grading and Drainage, Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Erosion control can be accomplished in a number of ways. With any installation of new seed or sod in your lawn, there is always a chance of erosion. Erosion control is needed more frequent in seeded lawns because seed is not near as heavy as sod and tends to wash...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 19, 2012 | Grounds Maintenance, Turf Grass
Power edging is a service often overlooked by most property owners. If you have a established lawn and haven’t edged your property in a while, now is the perfect time to do so. Power edging is the mechanical removal of over grown sod on concrete areas by a...
