It's hot out!
Ah, summer! Long days and mercury pushing 100°F. This is the time of year for ice cold drinks and AC on high. It's also the time of year...
OUR BLOG
Rain
Cooler temperatures and higher rainfall for this time of year makes Sod Happy! Sod is one of the most versatile plants at absorbing...
Water conservation start with You.
We need water. Water is the dominant chemical in all life forms. Water along with soil is the life blood of our planet. Using deeper...
Lawns Progress.
Lawns as we know them today were virtually impossible prior to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Public water was not as easily...
Gone to SEED
This time of year lawns and grass plants get seedy. Seeded plants will be taller and stocky. Grasses will not be as soft and pretty at...
Common Lawn Disease in Spring/Summer
Ascochyta leaf blight is a fungal disease targeting grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, Ryegrass and Texas hybrid bluegrass. Ascochyta can...
Fertilizer and Pollution.
Lawn fertilizers are often implicated as a major source of phosphate pollution. When improperly applied, spilled onto streets, sidewalks...
Mowing: The Smell of Fresh Cut Grass.
Mowing is defined as the mechanical removal of leaf tissue. A general rule of thumb is to cut no more than one third (1/3) of the leaf...
Organic and Manufactured Fertilizers.
Organic fertilizers, are commonly processed from various animal, plant and human by-products. Organic fertilizers are comparatively low...
Fertilization is Key.
Plants need essential nutrients for optimal growth and recovery. Turf grass fertilization is a key component for ideal growth and...