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How to control your weeds in 7 Steps – Lawn Care 101

TL;DR Weed control works best as part of a full lawn care system, not on its own. Mow frequently, keep grass about 2.75-3 inches high, and bag clippings if weeds are present. Regular mowing thickens grass, limits weed growth, and…

How to stop Crabgrass from spreading

TL;DR Prevent crabgrass from spreading by removing seed heads before they drop; pulling roots isn’t necessary. Bag and trash seed tillers instead of composting to avoid spreading seeds elsewhere. Reseed bare areas in fall to promote healthy grass that blocks…

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

TL;DR Crabgrass is a fast-spreading annual weed that thrives in summer and produces thousands of seeds. Seeds can stay dormant for 15 years and germinate in warm soil (12.8 °C+). Control it by: pulling early, mowing often, watering deeply, and keeping…

Does Corn Gluten work effectively to control weeds in my lawn?

TL;DR Corn gluten meal (CGM) acts as a natural pre-emergent herbicide by preventing root development in germinating weed seeds but does not stop seed germination itself. It provides about 50–60% crabgrass control after consistent use over 2–3 years. Effective application…

How to Save Your Lawn & Trees From Heat and Drought Stress

Many homeowners like you want to know how you can help your lawn and garden make it through intense heat when it is sweltering hot and humid out. Lawns in Ontario are comprised of ‘Cool-season’ grass species like Kentucky Bluegrass…

Bentgrass Plus Drought Plus Heat, Means Dead Patches on Lawns

When we receive unseasonably high heat and dry weather, these conditions cause bentgrass and other annual weedy grasses in lawns to brown out much earlier than we normally see it. If you are seeing areas on your lawn yellowing or browning right now,…

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…