Spring Lawn Care
There are some definite don'ts when it comes to spring lawn care. Don't aerate as it can damage the soil because the soil is just too moist in the spring. Plus, aeration opens up areas for weed seeds to germinate. ... [... more]
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Spring Lawn Care
Establish a regular maintenance routine to ensure good performance from a mower. Keep the mower's blade sharp with regular touchups from a hand file. Also clean the underside of the mower deck after each use, and use a frozen dessert stick to ... [... more]
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Plan Ahead For Spring Lawn Care
Another common question in spring is when to apply crabgrass herbicides to the lawn. Crabgrass generally begins germinating around the middle of May, so a target date of about May 1 is usually accurate. If early ... [... more]
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