Does my lawn need aerating?

Does my lawn need aerating?

Aeration helps make the yard thicker and improve the effectiveness of the irrigation, fertilizers, and pest control programs. Take this quiz to find out if your yard would benefit from aeration. First, what is Aeration? Aeration will help the fertilizer reach the roots of your grass, enhance the breakdown of thatch, and will help you…

Drought Stress and Damage

Drought Stress and Damage

Hot, dry, summers are upon us again! This can cause significant drought stress and damage to your lawn. Once the weather cools down and the rain returns, your lawn should bounce back, right? Not quite. While the drought stress may disappear, the damage will linger.  So, What’s the Difference? Drought Stress occurs when warm-season grasses, such…

How To Host Hummingbirds

How To Host Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds, these tiny creatures can only be measured in centimeters, but America’s fascination with them only grows.  Did you know that Hummingbirds abandon all typical anatomical logic by weighing the same amount as a U.S. penny, while still having the ability to hover mid-air with wing-flapping rates at a staggering…

Lime in Your Lawn

Lime in Your Lawn

Many people think that lime is an unnecessary treatment, but that is not true. Having lime applied to your lawn is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy, lush, lawn. Lime acts to restore the pH of soil to ensure that it is not too acidic. So, why does the acidity of your lawn matter?…