Many lawns contain a mixture of different grass types and require a balance of sun and water. If a lawn is not properly watered or overshadowed by landscape design features, it can start to grow unevenly in spring. The best way to reduce the chances of an uneven lawn it to cut the grass to a height of 2 to 2.5 inches. Cutting this grass like this will ensure winter and dormant debris is removed during the initial mow. Then, after the first cut, trim the grass to a height of 3 to 3.5 inches to maintain even growth.

The timing and frequency of lawn fertilization and seeding depend on the type of grass and geography. For example, southern, warm-season grasses need to be managed differently than northern, cool-season grasses. Homeowners should consult with a professional on proper seeding and fertilization, as this is the best way to ensure a healthy lawn.

Brown spots on lawns can be caused by various issues, including dry areas, over-watering, mower tracks, and pet damage. Once the initial cause is identified, professionals can address and eliminate brown spots, providing homeowners with a visually appealing and healthy lawn.

Crabgrass is a weed that thrives in the heat and can severely limit seedling development. Utilizing early proactive weed control is the most effective way to prevent crabgrass. Consulting a professional should be the first step you take when engaging in this technical process.

Creating a healthy lawn is a science, and no two lawns are alike. From applying fertilizer and achieving the right pH balance to fixing brown spots and killing weeds, proper lawn care requires a professionally crafted, custom plan for your lawn.

You should remove a third of the current grass height when mowing your lawn. Removing more than that can be detrimental to your lawn. This is called the one-third rule. When you mow your lawn for the first time in May, remove a third of the current grass height. Once mowing is in full swing, keep mowing the grass at this height. Taller grass helps a lawn stay greener and grow thicker. If you mow the grass too short, the soil heats up, which in turn helps pesky weed seeds to germinate. As the summer months progress, you should keep raising your mower deck. Shoot for 3 inches in June and 3.5 to 4 inches in July and August.

It’s best to wrap up watering your lawn as close to sunrise as possible. If sunrise is at 6:00 am, all the day’s watering should be done at 6:00 am.

Save yourself the hassle and skip the bags. Grass clippings provide the soil with a beneficial mulch. The bits of grass fall to the soil level, where they’ll decompose and act as a natural fertilizer.

Yes! Otherwise, your system’s pipes are at risk of freezing and exploding. Having your sprinkler system winterized is an essential task before the first deep freeze of the season. You absolutely must get all water removed from your system’s pipes, valves, and heads before the first deep freeze. If water freezes and expands, things break, leading to costly repairs.

With the right tools, installing an irrigation system in an existing lawn is not that hard. Our skilled team does it all the time. Although it’s a little easier to install in just dirt, we’re more than happy to install sprinkler systems in existing yards.