Lawn Care Tips

Of all the things that build a healthy, thick lawn, core aeration is second only to lawn fertilizing. Lawn aeration (also known as cultivation) reduces thatch in your lawn while it opens the way for air, water and fertilizer to reach the root zone of the turf. Lawn aeration is the secret to getting the most out of your other lawn care services. Read More

Why is it necessary to care for your lawn or hire professional lawn care services to do the work for you, when grass has been growing on its own for thousands of years without any human help? Have you ever asked yourself this question, especially after spending several hours on a Saturday morning mowing, trimming, weeding, and watering a bunch of grass? If you have a lawn service, they are probably advising you to mow it higher, water it more often, and to spend more and more of your money and time on growing grass that is already doing well enough without much effort from you. Read More

Over the years since Spring-Green began caring for home lawns, we've seen the expectations of homeowners change when it comes to growing grass. Back in the early days, just knocking out a few dandelions and feeding the starving turf was a big improvement. Well, lawn care services have moved a long way since then. In fact, home lawns today are looking more and more like well-tended golf course fairways. The effect is dramatic and beautiful. Home lawns, yards and entire neighborhoods are more attractive, useful and valuable today than they were 20 years ago. From early spring until late into fall, home lawns are staying thicker, more weed-free and keeping better color than ever before. Read More

The average lawn contains over 8,000,000 individual grass plants. These plants are always forming new parts and losing old ones. Thatch is the matted layer of dead and living stems, roots, and organic matter that forms in most lawns above the soil. Thatch is a natural part of growing grass, and a small amount is actually healthy. It conserves moisture and provides a source of new humus as it decomposes. Read More

Moss may not always grow on the north side of trees and it might not be able to guide those lost in the woods. But it does send a different kind of signal to us. Read More

Late fall is your last chance to take care of some details that will prepare your lawn for a healthy winter and give it a strong leg up next spring. If you’ve been putting off putting your lawn to bed for the winter months, we strongly suggest tackling these lawn care tactics now. Read More

Salt damage to lawns and landscape plants are normally from two sources. It comes from salt used on city streets that may be splashed or spread on your yard, or from the use of an "ice melt" product that you may use to "de-ice" sidewalks or driveways. The easiest way to prevent the damage is not to plant anything close to the areas where they may be exposed to salt. Moving small shrubs or perennials is easy to do. Turf care becomes much harder when it is a large tree or extensive area of turf, like a parkway. The best way of preventing the damage to your yard is not to use salt or salt-like products. Read More

"Should I catch my clippings when I mow?" No! It's almost never a good idea to collect clippings from your lawn for several good reasons. Clippings help your grass care because they return a lot of nutrients to the lawn, they do not add to thatch, and there's no more room for them in landfills anyway. Read More

Have you ever wondered why your yard has developed a certain lawn disease or insect problem and your neighbor's lawn doesn't seem to have the same problem? It may seem logical that if your lawn has a disease problem or an insect invasion, then, the lawns next to you should have the same thing. The only answer for this question is that each lawn has its own environment. Grass growing and maintenance practices on each lawn vary. A good analogy is that although everyone in a family may eat the same food and live in the same house, sometimes only one person may end up sick at some time during the year. Read More

Have you ever put a pet dog out late at night only to have him howling back to the door saturated in skunk spray? How about taking an enjoyable walk around the yard only to discover huge slabs of turf peeled back by a raccoon? Or been surprised by the spreading tunnels being dug by your resident family of moles? In almost any suburban setting, one or more of these things can give any lawn owner fits, and be the cause of some valid lawn care concerns. Read More

Even in well maintained lawns, spot or general lawn seeding is sometimes needed. Lawns can thin because of weather or as a result of damage caused by insects or grass diseases. Some badly damaged lawns may even need to undergo complete lawn repair or renovation services before regular maintenance can do much good. There are three general categories of seeding a lawn: spot seeding; overseeding; and lawn renovation. What kind is right for your grass care depends on the condition of your turf. Read More

Watering is an important aspect of good lawn, shrub and tree maintenance. Most home landscapes and lawns are not growing in a "natural" state. They are growing in an artificial environment and need to be supplemented with fertilizing nutrients and water, as well as other cultural practices, to maintain good growth. Read More

In order to answer this question, it is important to understand a few things about moles. There are seven different types of moles found across the United States. Read More

Every living thing needs water to survive. Your lawn is no exception. As the weather heats up, your lawn processes more and more water. Unfortunately, at the same time that the lawn is using more water through the summer, there’s usually less natural rainfall available. Without a helping hand in the form of extra sprinkling, your lawn may go dormant or suffer serious thinning. Dragging that hose around or turning on the irrigation system is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a healthy environment for growing grass. Read More

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal of our natural world. The warm winds of spring bring forth new growth to the plants in our own private environment we call 'our yard'. Spring bulbs are up and ascending to produce their splendor of early blooms. The Crocus, Snowdrops and Grape Hyacinths are already displaying their vibrant colors that announce that spring has sprung, and it's time to think about lawn seeding! Read More

As you work through your lawn, you notice a little patch of grayish growth. When you inspect it closely, you notice it resembles ash that has been sprinkled on the grass blades. When you touch it, a small cloud of dust rises off the blades. Read More

Spring has sprung early this year. You may have thought that all the lawn and tree care you did last fall would pay-off this spring. You got all the leaves raked up and all the roses covered. All you thought you’d need to do is some minor picking-up and everything would be all set and ready to go. If you really thought that, then it is probably the first time you have ever owned a home with a lawn and landscape to care for. There is always clean-up work to do in the spring. Read More

Voles, which are also known as Meadow Mice or Field Mice, are bigger than common house mice. They have a shorter tail and their head is more rounded than that of house mice. Voles live in vacant fields that may surround some homes as well as under decks, storage sheds, concrete pads, and in landscape beds. Read More

Most of us know how important water is for keeping our lawns and landscapes healthy and green. Growing grass would be pretty hard without water. Automatic irrigation systems are great. They eliminate hose pulling and can do your watering chores anytime, even when you’re asleep or out of town. But even with the most sophisticated sprinklers, you could still be sending money down the drain if it’s not used right. Read More

Weeds. These are the bushy or creeping, or sprawling (and usually ugly) plants that are just waiting for a chance to invade your beautiful lawn. Officially, a "weed" is any plant that is growing where it's not wanted. For lawn weed control, we usually figure any plant that isn't the same grass type as the lawn is a weed. Weeds fall into two main categories: broadleaf weeds (dicots) and grassy weeds (monocots). Also important in weed control is distinguishing between annual weeds (live and die in one season) and perennial weeds (live for several years). Read More