They say: “spring is in the air…” Well, almost. As we round out the month of February, most of us are looking forward to putting the cold, winter days behind us. While it’s not quite time to plant a garden or pull out the picnic basket, it’s high-time you start preparing your lawn for the spring. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of six lawn care tips to prepare your yar…Read More
You see them all over TV, hear about them from your green-thumbed neighbor, and know you need to have a bottle or two in your garage — but what is lawn spray and what can it do for you? The answer is somewhat complicated, but in today’s post we are going to go over some general information about lawn spray and highlight some of the ways it can help you keep a healthy, lush lawn. If you are loo…Read More
Everyone has that one house in their neighborhood that always boasts an idyllic, lush green lawn. You know, that yard that makes everyone else’s look bad? You may not be comfortable asking your neighbor what their secret is, but we can assure you that proper fertilization is a big part of it. In today’s post, we are going to provide answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about…Read More
When you care about the health and appearance of your lawn, it can feel like you are in a never-ending war with weeds — and you aren’t wrong. Weed control is a year-round process that requires specific strategies and treatments in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Every lawn has its own set of needs and challenges, and only a professional can create a weed control treatment plan that’s ri…Read More
Summer in Memphis is in full-swing. The hot sun is beating down on our yards and if you don’t take the right measures to keep your grass healthy, you will soon be flying the brown, patchy flag of a neglected lawn. In the second part of our series – Summer Tips for Lawn Care and Maintenance – we share three more tips that will help you create a pleasant and inviting yard for you and your lo…Read More
Nothing says “summer in the South” quite like a BBQ or neighborhood hangout on your fresh cut lawn. That being said, no one wants to invite their friends, family, or coworkers over to stand around on dead, brown patches of grass. Proper lawn care is about more than having green grass, it’s about setting a stage where you and your guests can relax and create lasting memories. In part one of t…Read More
The lawns in the Memphis area are very slow greening up this spring. Regardless of whether a lawn is Zoysia or Bermuda, warm-season turf is taking longer than normal to reach their lush green summer growth because of the long, cool, wet springtime that we’ve experienced. For further explanation of this phenomenon, please read the following article published by North Carolina State University: Co…Read More
This article is being reproduced with permission from Woodland Tree Service. In mid-November, the south experienced an early hard freeze with temperatures dropping into the mid 20’s, causing cold damage to many plants in this area. Because plants need adequate time to adjust to cold temperatures, or harden off, an early frost can leave unprotected root systems, as well as new growth, stimulated …Read More
Do you need to tend to your lawn during winter? Absolutely! Caring for your lawn during the winter is actually a good preparation for greening up in the spring. The best way to know how to maintain your lawn during this time of year is to have your soil analyzed. A soil analysis determines the nutrients available to your grass – the quantity of these nutrients will determine the amount of fertil…Read More
