
Best Time of Day to Water Your Lawn
The a.m. is the best time to water the lawn because the air is cooler and there’s usually not much wind to blow the droplets. In the middle of the day, water evaporates too quickly.
The a.m. is the best time to water the lawn because the air is cooler and there’s usually not much wind to blow the droplets. In the middle of the day, water evaporates too quickly.
One of the most important aspects of spring and summer lawn care is removing everything Mother Nature poured down on your lawn during the winter. You can have layers of old leaves that are wet and smothering your lawn.
This time of year, many homeowners call us because of problem spots in their yards. They are just starting to enjoy the beginning of summer, have the time to think about entertaining, and how to best utilize their yard.
The Japanese Beetle is an insect that is quite damaging to lawn and gardens, as they can eat up your flowers and other plants quite quickly. These beetles are serious pests when they are adults, but they lay eggs in early to mid-summer.
The single most important success factor in any lawn renovation is selecting grass seed that tolerates the site’s sunlight. Before you come to buy your grass seed, spend the time and evaluate how many cumulative hours of daily sun, shade, partial sun/shade the lawn will be getting.
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