It goes without saying that almost every garage of every American homeowner has at least one bottle of weed killer in it.  It's a prerequisite for having a yard,  so we're told. The fact is, that a … [Read more...]

If you're confused about when and how much to feed your lawn, especially in spring, congratulations.  A lot of retailers and lawn care services have worked very hard to put you in a state of confusion … [Read more...]

It is one of the annual considerations pertaining to lawn care.  That is, when, and what do I do about crabgrass?  And, will I even have it this year? Well, if you had the nasty plant officially … [Read more...]

Regardless of what's written, or said, or promoted on TV...there's nothing WRONG with applying spring nitrogen to your lawn. And why do we make the point? Because in recent years it's become … [Read more...]

We get it.  By the time October rolls around most people are pretty tired of mowing grass, even those of us most dedicated to the look of their lawn and landscaping. You grow weary of the same … [Read more...]

Here's why you don't want to put it off - seeding a new lawn or a renovated section of your existing lawn.  Here's why it's better to spend the time now, in the fall, to get to work instead of taking … [Read more...]

You may be wondering why the foilage on your favorite schrub or tree is being devoured.  It's never happened before, you think.  So why is it happening now? Well, the problem in most Miami Valley … [Read more...]

There's more to consider for fall planting than just grass seed and perennial bulbs.  Now, more than ever, people are considering trees as an accent and long-term investment in their property.  If you … [Read more...]

If you look around you'll see grass finally beginning to fill in, grow, and come to color.  It's taken a while, given the conditions of April and May. Cold nights, 14 inches of rain, and issues out … [Read more...]

Ordinarily, we don't recommend that you mow your yard when it's wet. You know that, of course.  All those years that you mowed your dad's lawn for allowance money, no doubt he told you weekly.  … [Read more...]