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What Is Snow Mold & How to Get Rid of It?

What Is Snow Mold? The name sounds like something out of a low-budget holiday horror movie, but it’s a very real and present threat to lawn health during the snowy cold of winter. Like the most devious of villains, snow mold’s negative impact on grass isn’t exposed until spring when snow melts. Snow mold emerges […]

Dec 06, 2023

First Frost: Helpful Lawn Care Tips

It’s a nature battle as old as time. Grass versus Frost. As long as there has been grass, there has been frost putting a cold hard chill on it come late autumn. Frost arrives when water in the atmosphere settles and freezes. This is where the issue develops between frost and grass. Thankfully, it’s a […]

Nov 14, 2023

Are Leaves Bad For Your Lawn?

Autumn: a beautiful time of change. The season of falling leaves. Thousands and thousands of falling leaves from maple, elm, oak and walnut trees. Every day. They are a gorgeous sign of the changing of the seasons. They are also a homeowner with a bad back’s worst nightmare as they work to remove the colorful […]

Oct 04, 2023

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