Dallisgrass has in the past been used as pasture grass in wet areas though it is less used as forage because it is weedy. It is susceptible to fungi that are toxic to livestock when ingested. Primarily, it is a weed in turf grass, vineyards, and wet areas. The control of dallisgrass is a concern…
Healthy grass on your lawn is a wonderful thing that does not have to be unachievable. There are different types of grass treatment that help to develop a healthy lawn that is tolerant to weeds, insects and diseases. There are different tips that you can enforce to establish a terrific and healthy lawn, including. Frequent…
The right fertilizer can provide you with a lush, green lawn-so long as you apply it correctly. When it comes to lawn fertilizer, many homeowners believe that more is better. That’s not necessarily the case, as too much fertilizer can actually cause more harm than good. Here are a few signs that might indicate you…
Did you get yourself a new lawn that just so happened to go with a new house? You might have lucked out and found a lawn that looks just like your old one, but it is it possible that the grass looks different. If this is the case, there are a few different ways to…
A beautiful and well-catered for lawn speaks volumes about the homeowner. But, lawn maintenance is not an easy task. The reality is most homeowners are either inexperienced or do not have the time to cater to their lawns. Today we look at some essential aspects to consider when it comes to lawn maintenance and your…
What are Grub Worms? Grub worms are the larval-life stage of different taxonomic groups of beetles in the scarab family. They have C-shaped shiny bodies that are creamy. The Best Time to Treat Grub Worms The peak feeding time for grubs is early fall. When the soil temperature reduces, grubs dig in and stay dormant…
Army worms are the larvae of a moth that eat grass blades and vegetables, such as corn and pepper. They are destructive and can strip the edges of your lawn grass. When large numbers of these worms are present in your lawn, they seem to march side by side and can destroy the lawn grasses…
Have you ever watered your lawn and noticed that the water just slides right off? Do you have areas of high traffic that are showing wear? Has your lawn become uneven and started pooling water? These can all be signs that the soil on your lawn has become compacted. Compaction happens naturally over time as…
If you need to spruce up a shabby lawn in a hurry because of a “friendly” notice from a homeowner’s association or to sell a home, it’s wise to turn to a professional lawn service specializing in lawn disease control. From smut and root rot to slime mold, lawn diseases have names as unpleasant as…
Identifying Chinch Bugs There is a lot of confusion surrounding the identification of chinch bugs on your lawn. It can be difficult for you to distinguish the damage caused by these bugs because the effect is usually similar to that caused by drought. Also, it is identical to the damage caused by physiological disorders or…
