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What is Lawn Aeration

Have you ever gone to the park on a sunny day, eager to lie in the grass and dig in to that book you’ve been meaning to read, only to find the ground littered with off-putting clods reminiscent of something left behind by an irresponsible dog owner? Fortunately, a passing procession of uncurbed animals did… Continue reading What is Lawn Aeration

Why Homeowners Need a Fertilizer Program for Their Lawn

At first glance, there may not seem to be much of a connection between the human body and grass. However, there are some interesting similarities that link the two. To start, both are complex organisms made of millions of cells. In addition, both the human body and grass have complex systems for transporting nutrients and… Continue reading Why Homeowners Need a Fertilizer Program for Their Lawn

Spring Cleanup: The 5 Surprising Benefits of Maintaining your Lawn

Do you ever wish there was a magic fix for all the little annoyances in your life? Like magically getting rid of weeds in your garden, upping the value of your home, improving your mental health, and even just making your lawn greener? Doesn’t that sound nice? Spring is famously a time for new beginnings… Continue reading Spring Cleanup: The 5 Surprising Benefits of Maintaining your Lawn

Which Aeration Season is Best

Are You Ready to Aerate? Discover the Best Time of Year to Promote a Lush, Healthy Lawn Would you ever announce a pregnancy at someone else’s baby shower? Or tell a friend about your brand-new car right after they got in an accident? What about telling your family members about your new promotion during a… Continue reading Which Aeration Season is Best

What Happens to a Sprinkler System in the Winter? Reasons to Winterize Your Sprinkler Systems

You can always recognize the signs of the impending winter season. You’ll be enjoying the moderate spring and summer winter, but you know winter will eventually come. It’ll start to get and the lawn starts getting dusted with frost when you leave the house in the morning. The wind is turns bitter and whips around… Continue reading What Happens to a Sprinkler System in the Winter? Reasons to Winterize Your Sprinkler Systems

The 4 Essential Steps to Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

Your lawn is not just a patch of grass outside of your house. Your lawn is part of your home. It’s a place for fun, like playing badminton or croquet. It can be where your kids or grandkids make memories running around in the sprinklers. It’s where you can have a romantic picnic or a… Continue reading The 4 Essential Steps to Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

What Are the Signs That My Lawn Needs Insecticide Service?

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Lawns can be a pain to keep up with, but letting insects infest your property is even worse. Although bugs are little, there damage can be detrimental and destroy your plants! However, usually signs of an infestation are more noticeable than the bugs themselves. As long as you pay attention to basic warning signs, they… Continue reading What Are the Signs That My Lawn Needs Insecticide Service?

When Is the Best Time to Spray for Bugs?

The Need for Pest Control No one likes or wants bugs in their house. The thought of creepy crawlies in your walls and running free throughout your house is an idea that would make even the most iron stomach cringe. Studies show that the average household has about 100 different bugs. That is a study… Continue reading When Is the Best Time to Spray for Bugs?

5 Reasons to Schedule Regular Pest Control Maintenance

Pest and especially pest infestations can be a major headache for homeowners and business owners alike. Not only are they unpleasant, but they also pose a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of those living in that space. That’s why scheduling regular pest control maintenance is essential to maintaining a healthy and pest free… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Schedule Regular Pest Control Maintenance

How Often Should I Apply Pest Control?

The answer to this question is easy, but far from simple. How often should you apply pest control?  It depends! Clear as mud, right? In general, pest control treatments may be required on a regular basis to help maintain a pest-free environment, but the frequency at which you decide to carry out certain pest control… Continue reading How Often Should I Apply Pest Control?