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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Talking About Organic Lawn Fertilizers And Treatments

April 6, 2011 Featured Articles

If you are looking to take your lawn organic and natural – you seek a good thing! But whoa back there Jack… let’s take it slow and do it right ok? Why Organic Lawns? Lawns that are treated with organic fertilizers are going to be healthier and look better in the long run. This is [...]

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What Does Nitrogen Do For The Lawn?

April 4, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

Let’s talk today about adding nitrogen to your lawn properly and what results to expect. Read the entire article cuz I also talk about knowing how much you are putting down. Nitrogen And Your Lawn Nitrogen is NOT plant food first off guys. We apply fertilizer and say we are “feeding the lawn” but that [...]

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Chelated Iron For Lawns – Turn The Lawn Blue!

April 3, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

One of the “great secrets” to having that deep blue-green grass your neighbors will envy comes from a very simple micro-nutrient known as iron. It’s one of those things that many of your have heard about, but have no idea which kind to use or when to apply it. So let me help you out! [...]

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Spring Lawn Questions And Answers: Midwest Lawn Tips

April 3, 2011 Basic Lawn Tips

Today I am addressing some of the most common questions you guys have when you email me. I enjoy hearing from readers and subscribers, so contact me on my contact page anytime. Here are your lawn care questions: (and answers) Dale from Springfield, IL asks: “Should I be concerned if I find grub worms in [...]

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