by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 28, 2012 | Turf Grass
Fall turf grass seeding is an important part of helping fill in bare spots in your lawn. If you experienced an extreme drought this summer, your lawn probably needs some seeding work. Fall turf grass seeding usually is the most productive because the temperatures...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 27, 2012 | Turf Grass
Fall lawn sodding can be done at anytime during the fall. There are several things to keep in mind when you are sodding your lawn including watering and root establishment. The good part about fall lawn sodding is that your new sod will require less water. The...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 10, 2012 | Seasonal, Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass
Fall leaf clean-up time is right around the corner. Traveling through the Marion area today, I saw quite a few trees that were just starting to show signs of color. By the end of the month we should start seeing some great color shows from our trees. Fall leaf...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 17, 2012 | Grounds Maintenance, Turf Grass
Lawn aeration can help your turf grass recover from drought. Most lawns in eastern Iowa have been through some tough weather this year. Drought and heat have definitely taken a toll on the quality of grass in most of our lawns. With the recent cooler temperatures...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 16, 2012 | Fertilizer Products, Turf Grass, Weed Control
Fall fertilizer will definitely help your lawn get through the winter months if applied in the fall. Having an early spring in March set the pace for this years fertilizing and weed control programs. All fall fertilizer applications are about one month ahead of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 14, 2012 | Turf Grass
Lawn striping 101. Ever wonder how professional sports fields and professional lawn mowers get stripes in their lawns? It is not as hard as you might think. Lawn striping has a lot to do with the operator and type of equipment being used. Professional operators...
