Lawn Care Articles

Photosynthesis is an incredibly important process that allows plants to create their own food. This process requires a variety of different nutrients, which play different roles in the overall process....

Lawn winterization is not a one-size-fits-all operation. Two variables that will have the greatest influence on your winterization process are your location and grass type. The combination of location and...

Whether you’re a lawn care junkie or just want to fertilize your lawn, it’s a good idea to obtain a soil test to help guide your fertilization efforts. Soil tests...

In the soil, nitrogen (N) is found in three different pools: (i) organic forms of N are present in soil organic matter, (ii) N in the form of ammonium ions...

Somewhere along your lawn care journey you’ve likely been exposed to language describing the amount of water that specific grasses require in order to survive. Two popular terms used to...

There are no two ways about it, managing turfgrass in heavy shade can be a major headache. In addition to reducing the amount of light that your turf receives, shade...

During the summer months, warm-season lawn managers typically don’t have a lot to worry about. Keeping up with all the mowing can often be the most challenging aspect of managing...

Has your lawn been looking a little yellow or pale lately? It could be an iron deficiency, Iron deficiency is even more likely if you have high-pH soil. Foliar fertilization with iron...

There are 17 elements that are considered essential for plant growth. These elements are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel,...

The term “thatch” usually comes with negative connotations. Dethatching is a buzzword in the lawncare community. Dethatching your lawn is viewed as a badge of honor, seemingly the more aggressive...

The fall is a great time for seeding projects. For much of the northern half of the U.S., fall is the best time for establishing lawns by seed or filling...

Fall Lawn Care Tips The heat of August may not feel like fall is right around the corner, but the days are getting noticeably shorter and soon it will be...