Black Grass Patches
The latest fallout from June’s heatwave and dry, yet humid weather are black grass patches in lawns. I have not…
Seeding
Five Steps for Successful Spring Seeding
Spring seeding has become a rite of passage especially with our snowy, cold New England winters. Only a few lawns…
Lawn Applications: Speed is Not the Only Factor
Occasionally we are asked to “slow down” when applying lawn products, whether it be spraying by hand or using a…
The Art and Science of Crabgrass Reduction
By definition, a weed is a plant out of place and unwanted and is therefore the focus of eradication methods.…
Why 2016 Was A Terrible Year For Grass
I’ve seen summers come and go for decades in the lawn business but rarely have I seen so much turf…
August Lawn Advice
August is actually a great month to help your lawn but is often overshadowed with end-of-summer vacations and getting the…
Spring Seeding
Once spring has arrived, everyone loves to throw down some seed on their lawn. Who can resist getting outside with warmer temperatures,…
Back To School: Ideal Time For Aeration
All the ads for back to school supplies are great reminders that it’s the start of a new season for…
October Lawn Tips
Nothing says autumn quite like a dark green lawn covered in vibrant orange and yellow leaves. Cool fall nights and…
Fall Lawn Tips
Generally speaking, the summer of 2014 on average was a little cooler and wetter than the past few years. The…
Prepare Your Lawn For Fall This August
As summer winds down, I hear a lot of folks saying they always like to wait until September or October…
Lawn renovation from start to finish
A recent lawn evaluation in Vermont actually became a lawn renovation. The lawn had not been cared for in some…
