Monthly News

Moss: Invading Lawns Around You Moss continues to be a major topic of discussion with property owners.  This is contributed to the above normal rainfall for the past two years along with other site conditions conducive for moss development.  Mosses generally do not kill grass, however, it will take over areas in the lawn where… Read more »

Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Control Crabgrass will usually start to germinate in late March or early April throughout the Transitional Zone. Germination will occur when soil temperatures are about 53 degrees and 3 to 4 inches deep. Crabgrass germination will be seen first in bare spots with little desirable turf and in full sun. The first application… Read more »

Winter Annual Weeds Winter annual weeds can be prolific this time of year.  These weeds germinate in the fall, grow through the winter months, and reproduce in the spring. The most appropriate time to treat these weeds is when they are young and actively growing.  They become difficult to control once they start to flower…. Read more »

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours! Fall Seeding Update Fescue will continue to tiller through the winter and spring months. This will thicken the turf and fill in thin areas. It is not uncommon to see germination and development through winter into early spring. Most Fescue lawns will look nice and full by late… Read more »

Fall Fescue Seed Germination is Very Slow this Year Regularly irrigated lawns are faring better but still a little slow.  If you are not willing to or unable to water, be patient. We are seeing many lawns that have germinated and stopped developing because of the dry periods this Fall. It is not uncommon to… Read more »