Every year, homeowners wake up to the reality that their lawns and gardens are a living collection of biological organisms that start to grow again each spring with or without our effort and input. But the difference is, what you…
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What are all these little trees growing in my grass?
From: Richard Sent: May 14, 2014 11:44 AM To: Kyle Tobin Subject: weeds or saplings in lawn I have this weird plant growing in my lawn, is it possible to have somebody come by to spray?
Chinch Bugs In Your Lawn Spotted (Everywhere!)
Our technicians begin to find adult chinch bugs emerging from lawns as early as the beginning of June most years in the Toronto Area. They are usually found in the thatch. Their young, commonly called ‘nymphs’ are the ones that…
A question about dethatching
I recently received a good question about dethatching in my email. “Is dethatching a lawn necessary or even advisable with sandy well drained soil?” Only if you have extreme thatch. We consider it an emergency service for lawns that are…
Necrotic Ring Spot Fungal Disease appearing on lawns
What to do with Brown Circles on your lawn? You might have Necrotic Ring Spot! The hot weather and frequent rain are creating ideal conditions for lawn fungus disease to thrive. The most serious lawn fungus/disease issue we see exposed…
When do you take down your Christmas Lights?
So you barely wanted to venture outside this winter with all the snow and bitter cold? Well at this time of year (and in the summer for that matter) conversation often turns to commentary surrounding when to take down those…
Does Corn Gluten work effectively to control weeds in my lawn?
Jump To: What Corn Gluten Can Do, How To Use Corn Gluten Effectively, Contact Us, Other Lawn Care Tips Short answer: A little bit. Here are the facts about corn gluten: Corn gluten meal is a product that can be…
How to stop Crabgrass from spreading
Jump To: Tip For How To Remove Crabgrass Effectively, How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass Video, Contact Us, Other Lawn Care Tips Steps On How To Stop Crabgrass From Spreading In Your Yard The most important thing to do right…
Miraculous grass seed exists – but be sure you know what you are getting
A lot of people have been excitedly telling us about a new “miracle grass” they have heard of. It grows anywhere, they tell us, and needs a lot less water and mowing. However, lawn lovers need to remember the old…
What do I do with all these spruce needles?
I got another interesting question recently. We handle tree care as well as lawn care, and you’d be surprised how much overlap there is. “Spruce needles (lots of reddish brown needles) have fallen from very old trees onto my lawn,…