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How to Prevent Weeds in Your Lawn

By Garret February 16, 2023
perfect front lawn with brown mulch bedss and shrubbery

Homeowners with fescue lawns in the transition zone face some added challenges when figuring out how to prevent weeds. Fescue is our best choice for grass, but our hot Summers are harsh on the cool-season turf. If you want to maintain a lush, green lawn that is free from weeds, you have to take care … Read more

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Best Grub Killer

By Garret February 12, 2023
white grub in soil underneath grass

In this article, I’ll go over the best grub killer options, including application timing, the grub life cycle, how to diagnose a grub infestation, and a step-by-step guide for applying a granular imidacloprid product. Why Kill the Grubs? As a lawn care professional, I know how frustrating grubs can be for homeowners living in the … Read more

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How to Fertilize Your Lawn

By Garret February 11, 2023
Lawn spreader applying granular fertilizer

Ready to learn how to fertilize your lawn? Fertilizing your lawn is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy and green lawn. Especially in the transition zone which includes parts of the US from North Carolina to Missouri. As a homeowner in this area, it’s essential to understand the different types of fertilizers, the best … Read more

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How to Aerate Your Lawn: A Guide for Homeowners

By Garret February 9, 2023
man aerates a lawn

Are you wondering how to aerate your lawn? In this article, we’ll cover what aeration is, why it’s important, what happens if you don’t aerate, when to aerate, how aeration saves water and fertilizer, what equipment to use, renting the equipment, and proper use of the equipment. What is Aeration? Aeration is the process of … Read more

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Common Grassy Lawn Weeds and How to Remove Them

By Garret February 7, 2023
weeds that look like grass

This article describes common grassy lawn weeds with example pictures and will tell you the best method of control for each. Always read the label for directions on proper use before using any weed control products. For information on products containing the herbicides mentioned in this article, read our other lawn care article by clicking … Read more

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Best Weed Killer for Lawns

By Garret February 4, 2023
sparying dandilion with weed killer

Ready to learn about weed killer for lawns? We’ve put all the information you’ll need for a basic understanding of what weed control products to use in your lawn. Where is this article for? It’s important to understand that lawn care advice differs by climate and grass type. While there is a lot of overlap, … Read more

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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Garret January 29, 2023
lady holding lawn mower blade

Ready to learn how to sharpen your lawn mower blades? Read on below to find out! Why do we sharpen lawnmower blades? Most of us notice the need to sharpen blades when we mow our lawn and our machine starts giving an uneven cut, but you may be interested to know there are other important … Read more

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How to Get the Best Landscape Lights: Experts in Landscaping in Nixa, MO Share Their Tips

By Garret July 7, 2021

During the day, when the sun shines, your lawn and landscape fill with color, contrast, and light from the exotic plants and grasses you grow. However, when night comes, nothing gives your property a more atmospheric look and feel than well-chosen landscape lights. Designing and installing landscape illumination is not an easy feat, however, and … Read more

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To Keep or Not to Keep the Weeds? Lawn Care Pros in Ozark, MO Discuss about Medicinal Weeds

By Garret July 7, 2021

When it comes to lawn care, one of the most significant issues revolves around weeds and their permanent attempts to take over your property. However, the more modern trends in lawn care and landscaping focus on replacing the turf grasses with other types of plants and even weeds. Some of these herbs have medicinal properties, … Read more

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Interesting Lawn Care Trivia that Everyone Should Know

By Garret July 3, 2021

Lawn care is a pretty serious business. In fact, the United States spends approximately $30 million dollars per year on lawn care activities. If that sounds like a lot of money, that’s because 85 million households have private lawns and to keep these lawns lush, they use about 70 million pounds of fertilizer and 80 … Read more

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