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Cold Weather & Dormant Grass Seeding Facts
To Seed or Not To Seed? Cold Weather & Dormant Seeding Facts Does it make sense to seed your lawn in the winter? Surprisingly, there’s research showing that cold weather, or dormant seeding, is actually more productive than spring seeding. So what are some of the pluses and minuses to consider for dormant seeding to…
Our Love, Hate Relationship with Dandelions
Their name comes from the French “dent-de-leon,” meaning “lion’s tooth.” Their iconic yellow heads look like a single flower, but are actually dozens of tiny florets. Each floret is able to make seeds, but not quite the way most other flowers do. Through a process called “apomixis,” individual dandelions can rapidly clone themselves. This means…
There’s A New, Unwelcome Neighbor – Spotted Lanterfly
In the midwest, invasive species are rarely a concern like they might be states farther south. But as of September of 2023, we have a new neighbor who is both colorful and destructive: the spotted lanternfly. These accidental imports from China and Vietnam will soon be everyday sights, everywhere from Plainfield to the Quad Cities,…
Seven Common Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid to Grow a Healthy Yard
Is your lawn looking tired? Are there brown or empty patches? Do you have more weeds than you’d like? And do you keep trying to fix these issues and not getting the results you’re looking for? To build a thick, healthy lawn, a combination of good turf management practices along with introducing nutrients and weed…
How To Buy Lawn Care Services
What every homeowner should know before buying lawn care to make sure they get the results they expect.
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Pre-Emergent: A Solution To Crabgrass
Crabgrass can be tough to manage once it takes root. It isn’t native to the Midwest, or even the United States. Crabgrass was brought from Europe as a grazing crop for livestock and is extremely resilient, with a single plant producing over 75,000 hardy seeds. In fact, crabgrass seeds can lay dormant on your lawn…
The Lawnpocalypse Has Arrived
So, your lawn has become a desert inhabited by weeds and zombies. Maybe you bought a new house and it was already like this. Maybe you just haven’t had the time for lawn care. Whatever the reason, we have a solution for you, but it may not be what you expect. What would you think…
7 Signs It’s Time For Lawn Seeding
Your lawn can start looking thin and worn over time especially after a grueling summer or winter. The most effective – and affordable – solution is seeding. But, how do you determine when it’s time to seed your lawn so new grass can grow into healthy, thick, and lush turf? When to Hire a Seeding…
The Importance of Core Aeration for Lawns
From early spring through late fall, homeowners and groundskeepers alike are focused on making sure their lawns are regularly watered and mowed, helping keep up the curb appeal of neighborhoods and local businesses. When it comes to treating a lawn, the first go-to is often fertilization. With the goal of ensuring that the grounds are…
The Difference between Spring Seeding and Fall Seeding
Are you seeing bare patches on your lawn these days? Have pets or local wildlife damaged your lawn? Whatever the reason, seeding your lawn is a great way to get that lush, healthy, green grass you want. The mid-summer heat can keep new seedlings from sprouting. So the question is, when is the best time…
Lawn Restoration: How To Plan Your Long-Term Restoration Goals
Some “experts” will lead you to believe that lawn restoration in Plainfield costs an arm and a leg. And aside from being expensive, these overpriced lawn care “experts” often suggest overly complicated and unnecessary solutions. Stop paying more than you need to for complex and confusing options for keeping your lawn looking good. Instead, you…
