by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 8, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Turf Grass, Weed Control
The fall season is upon us and it is time to wrap up those end of the year lawn and landscape projects. Even though the growing season is nearly over, there are still some things that you can do get your yard in shape for next year. The fall season has its...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 7, 2014 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Seasonal, Turf Grass
Freezing frost is right around the corner. Cooler temperatures have set in and are falling by the day. What does freezing frost mean for your lawn and landscape? With the onset of the first freezing frost, annual flower growth will be done for the year. The frost...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 21, 2014 | Insects, Seasonal, Turf Grass
A lawn maintenance schedule will vary from zone to zone depending on where you live. I thought that it would be important to share a full service lawn maintenance schedule for zone 5 since we get a lot of questions from customers relating to their lawn programs. I...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 3, 2014 | Turf Grass
Grass roots play the most important part in a healthy lawn. Without extensive grass roots your grass would not be able to intake water and vital nutrients that it needs to survive. If you are installing sod for a new lawn, remember that in order for the sod to get...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 2, 2014 | Turf Grass
Lawn care tips to enhance the performance of your of your grass can be summed up in a few terms: soil, water, fertilize, sunlight, weed control and mow. If you have been reading this blog on a regular basis you have seen us post quite a few lawn care tips on how to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 27, 2014 | Turf Grass
Green grass can be obtained through proper horticultural practices. All it takes is a few good lawn grooming habits to get green grass in your yard. The first thing you need to do is mow your lawn on a regular basis. The blade of the grass is where the nutrients of...