All American Turf Beauty Blog

One of the things Kevin Johnson, President of All American Turf Beauty, is most proud of is the number of his employees who have made the choice to have a career in providing lawn care. “We have a long list of fellow workers who have over 10 years of working at our...

Décor specialists deliver end-to-end, stress-free holiday lighting displays for home and business owners. The fast-approaching holiday decorating season can create a whole new set of demands on a home or business owner’s time and resources. For many, these demands...

While Christmas may not be the first holiday that comes to mind as schools start up and vacationers head home, Jim O’Loughlin with Christmas Décor by All American Turf Beauty, a member of the Christmas Décor franchise network, encourages homeowners to make their...

As we draw closer to another winter, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your lawn sprinkler system prior to freezing temperatures. According to Matt Leonard, Irrigation Specialist at All American Turf Beauty, proper winterization of your irrigation system...

Fall is the best time of the year to control perennial Broadleaf weeds, according to Kevin Johnson, President of All American Turf Beauty, Inc. “Our successful experience with fall weed control has long been supported by Iowa State University extension research,” says...

Fall is the best time to Fertilize The key to managing a healthy lawn is to have a strong root system backed up by a large carbohydrate (food) reserve stored in the roots and crown of the plant. This allows the grass to recover from long winter dormancy and to...

Any homeowner with a lawn dreams of a thick green carpet of healthy grass, the kind that invites barefooted fun on a warm summer afternoon. It is possible to live the dream but it requires an investment of time and effort or outsourced help from trained experts. A big...

All professional turf grass managers including lawn care specialists, golf course superintendents, and sports turf managers agree that core aeration is an essential part of any lawn maintenance service. Lawn Core Aeration is the process of removing thousands of soil...

The front door is the first impression for guests when they walk into your home and the ultimate “welcome” sign for visitors. Your front door is the main attraction for the entryway to your house, which is why it should be tasteful and well-lit. Not only should it...

As you’re probably aware by now, LED lighting is better for the environment than outdated bulbs like incandescent ones. “Many individuals have begun to replace their home’s interior lighting with LED bulbs as LED sales have been steadily increasing, which is a great...

Grasscycling is a popular trend in home lawn care that refers to leaving grass clippings to sit on top of the grass as a natural fertilizer after mowing your lawn. It doesn’t require special equipment. You can use a regular mower – gas, electric, or reel – or you can...

Healthy turf means healthy lives “Frequently, those little green factories at our feet are taken for granted”. says Jim O’Loughlin, General Manager, All American Turf Beauty. It’s easy to overlook the many reasons why a healthy lawn or a dense athletic turf is an...

When looking at the architecture of houses, there are dozens of styles of homes on the market. Whether you have a Cape, an Art Deco, a Craftsman, a Colonial or any other style of house, chances are that you’ll have at least one unique architectural element that...

After another chilly winter, springtime is when many people will roll up their sleeves and spend time in their yards. After tuning up the mower and sharpening the blades, most homeowners seek out the best way to care for their lawns. But common lawn care myths and...

Choosing a Lawn Care Company that you have confidence in to get the results you wish can be a daunting task. All lawn companies look the same – nice trucks, uniformed employees, fancy literature, and nice websites. However, all lawn services are not alike. How does a...