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Nurturing Your Lawn: Reviving Nitrogen-Starved Grass for a Vibrant August Recovery

You’re not the only one with heat exhaustion. Our lawns just spend 31 days cooking and burning on the hottest sun grill in human history. “Hot, hotter, hottest,” USA Today’s Doyle Eice writes. “July will end up as the Earth’s hottest month on record and quite possible the hottest single month in some 120,000 years, […]

Aug 15, 2023

Iowa Summer Drought Lawn Survival Guide

As everyone who lives in Eastern Iowa knows, rain has been seen about as often as Big Foot this summer. So far, the summer of 2023 is one of the driest on record in Iowa with most of the state running far beyond normal precipitation levels through June 30. Where are we living? Death Valley? […]

Jul 10, 2023

Know the Secrets to Keeping a Green Iowa Lawn in June

The thermostat tells the story, but we can all feel what the next page of the calendar will bring. The summertime heat is on in Iowa, which means the sun is declaring an intense all-out war on your lawn. Friends, welcome to June, named for the Roman goddess of youth, who must have loved a […]

Jun 12, 2023

How to Improve Drainage in Your Lawn

If you’re experiencing drainage problems in your lawn, there are several steps you can take to improve the situation: Identify the problem areas: Observe your lawn during and after a rainstorm to identify areas that have standing water or are slow to drain. Aerate your lawn: Lawn aeration can improve drainage by loosening compacted soil, allowing water […]

May 09, 2023

10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Professional Lawn Service

Here are 10 things to consider when choosing a professional lawn service: Reputation: Choose a lawn service with a good reputation in your community. Look for online reviews and ask for references from past clients. Licensing and Insurance: Make sure that the lawn service is licensed and insured. This will protect you in case of accidents […]

May 09, 2023

Should I Hire a Lawn Care Professional?

Deciding whether to hire a professional to maintain your lawn depends on several factors, including your time, experience, and budget. Here are some signs that you might want to consider hiring a professional: Lack of time: If you have a busy schedule and don’t have the time to devote to maintaining your lawn, a professional […]

May 09, 2023

Mulch: 20 Diverse Benefits for Your Lawn & Garden

Mulch is a material of many talents. Mulch adds much more than stylish curb appeal to your lawn. Sure, it’s a supermodel of lawn style, adding character and visual beauty to your property. Mulch is also a multi-beneficial nutrient for landscape beds, gardens and trees. “Humble mulch is the quiet workhorse of the garden,” HomeDepot.com […]

Apr 06, 2023

Lawn care, mowing, weed control by Creekside Turf Management in Marion, Iowa

The Whats, Whys and Hows of Dethatching

Dethatching. It’s far from the most exciting word in lawn care, but one of the most essential terms for homeowners to know and understand. It’s also no homeowner’s idea of a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but, for at-risk lawns, it’s an absolutely necessary chore every once in a thatchy grass while. Dethatching […]

Mar 10, 2023

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Applying Spring Pre-Emergent Fertilizer for Weed Prevention

Even during the bitter cold of winter and early spring, weeds never sleep. Like ninjas in the grass, they are quietly plotting their return to unwelcome, unsightly invasion of your lawn and garden. As any veteran gardener and landscaper will tell you, it’s never too early to begin the fight against invasive weeds and grass. […]

Mar 01, 2023

For Lawns, Snow Actually Has Positive Attributes

Snow, what is it good for? For most people who are not professional skiers, snowblower salesmen or 5-year-olds who want to go sledding 24/7, the answer is nothing. But for your lawn, believe it or not, snow can be a godsend, a natural fertilizer and insulator that protects it from the winter’s harshest elements and […]

Feb 07, 2023