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Winterkill: How to repair winter’s damage to your lawn
While you’ve stayed toasty in your warm house this winter, your lawn hasn’t had that comfy choice. It’s been out in the cold, perhaps getting damaged. Whether your winter was mild or polar vortexted, spring’s approach and the melting of the snow cover gives you a chance to see if you […]
Glossary of Common Lawn and Garden Terms
We have gathered the definitions of common lawn care terms, from abaxial to Zoysia. And we promise that this glossary will be more interesting than watching grass grow. Abaxial The abaxial surface of a leaf or grass blade is the lower surface, which faces away from the plant’s axis or […]
7 Fall Lawn Care Tips for Chicago, IL Homeowners
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, Chicago area residents must turn their attention to fall lawn care. This time is important for your lawn, and you want to make sure you practice proper lawn care to ensure your grass is healthy all year long. A […]
6 Spring Lawn Care Steps for Chicago, IL Homeowners
Springtime is when you might start dreaming of your green lawn and colorful flower beds. You could plot out your vegetable garden beds. Understanding steps for spring lawn care is important, especially if you want those green lawns that neighbors envy. Winter is over, and you have to give your […]
The 4 Best Grass Types for Lawns in Chicago, IL
Planting new grass requires research to guarantee you are picking the right type of grass for your lawn in Chicago. Not all grass is the same. Certain grasses grow better in different climates and location. Chicago area residents also need to take into consideration the characteristics of their yard. A […]
The 14 Most Miserable Metros for Mowing
Let’s be honest: Most of us can’t stand mowing the lawn. It’s hard, dirty, sweaty, time-sucking work. That’s why millions of us leave it to the pros to take care of our lawns. We dread taking on this tough task. And for residents of some metro areas, the task is […]
The 12 Metro Areas Where You’re Most Likely to See Lots of Weeds
American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, an avid gardener, once described a weed as “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Who was he kidding? Doesn’t everyone despise weeds? They’re pesky and unsightly. And they’re seemingly everywhere. Around the world, there are about 8,000 species of weeds, according to […]
The 7 Places Where People Care Most About Lawn Care
A whole lot of Iowans love their lawns. A LawnStarter analysis of Google Trends data from March 2012 to March 2017 shows the combined area of Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Iowa City and Waterloo in Iowa led all U.S. metro regions in Google searches for the term “lawn care” during the […]
5 of the Most Majestic Lawns in Raleigh, NC (June 2016)
It’s no secret that investing in stunning landscape designs can dramatically increase the value of your home. This list of majestic lawns in Raleigh, NC, is a testament to that. As a company that provides lawn service in Raleigh, we feel that it is our duty to recognize those homes […]