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Southern Ontario Leatherjacket Alert!
TL;DR Leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) are showing up again on GTA lawns, often visible in late April through early May when rain brings them to the surface. They hatch in September or October, survive winter, and can damage lawns by…
How to Fix a Yellow Lawn
A yellow lawn is often a sign that something’s wrong, and understanding the cause is the first step to fixing it. Here’s a guide on how to fix a yellow lawn and bring it back to life. Find Out What’s…
The Best Solutions for Fixing a Yellow Lawn
Few things are more frustrating for a homeowner than watching a lush, green lawn turn patchy and yellow. While the immediate impulse is often to rush to the store for a generic “lawn rescue” product, fixing a yellow lawn requires…
Do Lawn Diseases Cause Yellow Lawns?
Lawn Diseases That Cause Yellowing Lawn diseases can often be mistaken for environmental issues like improper watering or mowing. Here are some common lawn diseases that could lead to yellow patches. Common Lawn Diseases Dollar Spot: A fungal disease that…
Voles dig tunnels under snow, leave tracks in Spring
TL;DR Vole Activity: During snowy winters, voles create 2-3 inch wide surface tunnels under the snow, using grass and thatch from your lawn. Damage Identification: After snow melts, these tunnels appear as matted, crisscrossing tracks on the lawn, often bordered…
Lumpy-Bumpy Lawn – Causes and Fixes (How to Repair a Bumpy Lawn)
Bumpy Lawn Facts: Causes of a Lumpy Lawn: Frost heaving, animal activity, foot traffic, heavy equipment, weeds, and tree roots. Fixes: Fill small holes with topsoil, remove and replace sod for larger depressions, topdress shallow dips, and avoid rolling to…
How Short Should I Cut My Grass Before Winter?
TL;DR Cutting your lawn very short before winter is a myth that can harm the grass. The ideal mowing height is around 2.75 inches year-round. Cutting too short stresses the grass, reduces photosynthesis, and damages the plant’s crown. Instead of…
Is your lawn a little ‘Rusty’? Lawn Rust Disease
Lawn Rust, a fungus of the Pucciniaceae family, is a lawn disease condition that stains the surface of grass blades an orange-rusty colour making the turfgrass plant appear similar to metal left out in the elements. Heavy night time dews, cooler…
The Snow is melting, what’s wrong with my lawn? Snow Mould!
Here is a common question we often receive starting in February, snow mould is pretty normal after a winter with lots of snow. (But it can be very damaging) “I used your services last year and am about to prepay. …
Back to School means Back to work on the lawn
Just because the kids are going back to school soon, doesn’t mean the summer is over, at least not for your lawn and trees. In fact, we are just embarking on the best growing weather you can ask for when it…