Bermudagrass is often referred to as “The Sports Turf of the South” because of its resiliency and notoriety for indestructibility. It is known as the go-to grass type for golf courses, sports fields, and lawns around the world. However, there are myths about bermudagrass and misconceptions about its strengths and weaknesses, even with its infamous…
Proper tending of your lawn does not prevent it from coming under attack from weeds. Some weed seeds float on the wind, and even weeds you thought you pulled out continue to grow. The way your lawn copes with the weed onslaught depends on the weeds involved, your response, and the overall health of your…
Armyworm infestation can cause extensive damage if not treated promptly. Therefore, you need to get rid of armyworms before they destroy your lawn. The pests destroy your lawn by marching across your yard and eating the grass blades on their way. Armyworms attack different types of plants as they move across your lawn looking for…
Your home is one of your biggest investments. Unfortunately, insects and diseases are often the cause of costly damage to landscape ornamentals. But with our five-step tree and shrub program, you can protect your lawn from aggravating pests and other diseases that can ruin your landscape. In ten weeks, you can get your lawn looking…
To achieve your dreams of thick, healthy, and green grass, you have to aerate your lawn regularly. Aeration allows your lawn to receive the nutrients, water, and air that it needs to replenish. It is important to aerate your lawn in the fall to prepare your grass to spring forward in the winter season. While…
The exterior of your property is the first thing that your guests will notice when they visit you. It is essential to make a good impression, because no one would love to return to such an untidy place. If your lawn is full of weeds, then this is going to ruin that impression. Proper maintenance…
The dreaded chinch bug overwinters in your soil and reproduces in spring. Each female can lay up to 500 eggs, which can then turn your lawn into a smorgasbord. Although chinch bugs are less than 1/6 inch long, they have quite an appetite, and can quickly destroy any patch of grass in their paths. These…
Grubs are beetle larvae thought to be worms. When the larvae hatch, they start feeding on the roots of the plants on your yard. After maturing into adult beetles, they become capable of more extensive damage. You can easily spot the destructive larvae when they are most active, especially during late summer, spring and fall….
Drought conditions are often bad news for most homeowners. This is because extended periods of drought affect the yard by making the grass look dead-visibly brown, dry, and limp, which ruins the general outlook of your yard. However, the good news is that the grass in your yard is surprisingly resilient to certain weather conditions….
Summer is characterized by hot and humid weather, best dealt with chilled freshly made lemonade. As you relax on your front porch, you may notice that your lawn isn’t as attractive as it was before summer. The lush green carpeting is no longer there, instead, you have ugly brown patches of dried grass. These are…
