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Summer lawn care: watering, mowing

May 29, 2018 | Lawn Care

The month of May has been very dry in the Seattle area. If it doesn’t rain by May 31, we will tie 1992 for the driest May on record, with only 0.12 inches of rain. Perhaps summer has arrived here early. Here are some summer lawn care tips. Follow these tips to...

Plants need water to survive and thrive

Apr 5, 2018 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Tree Care, Watering

“Plants can’t survive without water.” I bet you won’t find anyone who will disagree with that statement. But many homeowners act as if it wasn’t true. They let their plants go for months during the dry summer season without giving them...

Tips for a beautiful and healthy lawn

Mar 29, 2018 | Lawn Care

Last week we posted an infographic on essential lawn care tips. It’s a quick look at practices to do, and not to do, to have a beautiful and healthy lawn. This week we are providing more details to help you create a lawn that will be the envy of your neighbors....

Essential lawn care tips infographic

Mar 22, 2018 | Lawn Care

Here is an infographic with quick tips to help you grow a healthy lawn. If you follow all of the “do’s” we guarantee you will have a healthy, lush lawn that will resist weeds, moss and insect pests. If you follow the “don’ts” . . ....

Yikes! Chafer beetle invades Washington

Mar 8, 2018 | Lawn Care, Pest Control

What is a chafer beetle? The European chafer beetle is a serious lawn pest. It was introduced to Washington state in 2015. Why should you care? Chafer beetle larvae feed on the roots of turf grass. Many animals find the larvae or grubs irresistible. This includes...

Mushrooms sprouting in lawn or garden?

Oct 31, 2017 | Garden Care, Lawn Care

At this time of year, clients often ask us about mushrooms that have sprouted in their lawn or garden beds. Since this is a common problem, we are updating and reposting a blog post from last year. Should you be concerned? In most cases, the mushrooms are completely...

Video tips for fall lawn care

Oct 3, 2017 | Lawn Care, Video

Fall is a great time to give your lawn extra care. Aeration and overseeding will help the lawn recover from the hot, dry summer. Fertilizing in fall will help your lawn to develop deep roots over the winter. That means less drought stress next year. Also, now is a...

Aerate, overseed to help lawn recover from drought

Sep 14, 2017 | Lawn Care

This summer’s drought and hot temperatures have been tough on lawns. Take steps now to help your lawn recover. A lawn that is stressed is vulnerable to invasion by moss and weeds. You need to help your lawn redevelop its thickness and health, so it can...

Corn gluten helps drought-stressed lawns recover

Aug 29, 2017 | Lawn Care

We are now applying corn gluten to the lawns of our lawn care clients. Corn gluten is an all-natural fertilizer made from a by-product of the corn milling process. It is very beneficial for dormant and drought-stressed lawns. When used properly, corn gluten can...

Videos: watering tips for your lawn and garden

Jun 1, 2017 | Garden Care, Lawn Care, Video, Watering

It’s hard to believe after the wet winter we’ve had, but the weather is getting warmer and drier. Time to think about watering your lawn and garden. Our YouTube channel contains several videos with tips about how to water your lawn and garden. These tips...

Measuring sprinkler output: one inch of water

May 25, 2017 | Lawn Care, Video, Watering

Do you know how much water your sprinkler is putting on your lawn? This video has step-by-step instructions to measure your sprinkler output. We recommend watering your lawn one inch each week. If you let your lawn go dormant in the summer, we recommend watering one...

Tips for managing moss in lawns

May 23, 2017 | Lawn Care

Moss is a problem for many homeowners. Here is an infographic with quick tips on how to manage moss in your lawn. Contact us for help with these solutions. We can fertilize, apply lime, fix drainage problems, aerate and overseed, prune trees, or design and install a...

How to manage moles in your lawn

May 2, 2017 | Lawn Care, Pest Control, Video

Last May we published a blog post on how to manage moles in your yard. It was one of our most popular blog posts ever. It’s probably because many of you struggle with these small but destructive critters. We are posting it again as a public service to our...

Spring mowing tips to keep your lawn healthy

Apr 20, 2017 | Lawn Care

Did you notice that the grass in your lawn is growing rapidly? This spring’s wet weather has had a big impact on growth. The rain has also made it tough to mow, so your grass may be getting pretty long. This is a good time to review your mowing practices. They...

Managing red thread in lawns

Apr 6, 2017 | Disease Control, Lawn Care

Have you seen yellow, brown or dead-looking patches in your lawn this spring? It may be infected with red thread. Our current wet weather pattern provides prime conditions for fungal diseases to sprout on grass and other plants. Overwatering and light, drizzly rains...