Summer Lawn Watering Tips – Midwest Region

August 3, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips
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It’s super hot these last few days across the Midwest. In fact, I have trouble remember a high-heat stretch like this one in several years. I count 11 days over 90 degrees in the last 3 weeks. That means we need to ensure we are watering those lawns right guys! Here is all you need [...]

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I Have Grass Seeds Sprouting In My Lawn – Help!

May 14, 2011 Featured Articles

I have talked alot of lawn seeding and growing grass seed… but what about those reddish seed stalks that pop up naturally in the lawn? Are they gonna grow? Are they a sign of something bad or good or what? Oddly enough guys, I get dozens upon dozens of calls every year from customers who [...]

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Bag Worms In The Midwest – Knock Em’ Out!

May 3, 2011 Landscape Tips

Bag Worms – How To Get Rid Of Them On Your Own This is primarily a lawn care blog as you all know, but I oftentimes find it necessary to write about garden and landscape problems as well. When bag worms attack, you need to be armed with the right info! Bag Worms – Destruction [...]

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When To Start Watering The Lawn

April 28, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

Ok my Midwest lawn care enthusiast friends- you ready to start watering the lawn yet? Chances are you have stumbled on this article because that is exactly what you need to know: “How do I know when to start watering the lawn?” It’s a simple answer followed by a very important explanation; so listen up: [...]

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Zoysia Grass – Not Recommended In The Midwest

April 28, 2011 Featured Articles

Should I Plant Zoysia Grass In My Lawn? Zoysia grass DOES NOT do well in the Midwest. In fact, I wouldn’t recommend planting anywhere North of Middle Tennessee or Kentucky. It’s just not a good grass for cold climates. So why do we find lawns with zoysia growing in them all through the Midwest? I [...]

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How To Fertilize Your Lawn – For Real How To

April 20, 2011 Featured Articles

“So much info out there about lawn fertilizing tells me what fertilizer to use, but none really tell me actually ‘how to put fertilizer on the lawn’ – help!” – George from Indy. Dear George – you’re in luck, because I have come up with a nearly fool proof way to fertilize your lawn that [...]

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Weed-N-Feed: What Is It And Does It Work?

April 17, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

No doubt you guys are thinking about fertilizing your lawns and killing weeds as the lawn care season kicks off here across the Midwest. And no doubt many of you will choose a generically bagged “weed-n-feed” product to accomplish this in a single pass over the lawn. But I urge you to reconsider. Weed N [...]

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In What Order Do You Weed Whack, Cut, Edge, Blow?

April 16, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

Yeah, this one has caused a few arguments amongst the neighbors no doubt. (well, at least among those of us who are nuts about lawn care and grass and such). But there really is a method to manicuring a lawn the right way. No matter which school of thought you come from, you need to [...]

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Lawn Fungus Treatment Options To Consider

April 11, 2011 Featured Articles

It’s spring and many of you are wondering “do I need a lawn fungus treatment?” — The answer is most definitely “yes, it’s a good idea.” When it comes to lawn fungus treatment options, you can go granular of liquid and both have pros and cons. But before we talk about that, we need to [...]

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When To Start Fertilizing The Lawn

April 10, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

It’s warm now (83 degrees here in Indiana today), and most of you have started (or are about to start) mowing your lawns on a regular basis for the season. With that, lots of you are wondering when is the best time to apply your first application of lawn fertilizer. Generally speaking, we want to [...]

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