All American Turf Beauty Blog

It’s not like spring comes without warning, but every season is a unique experience relative to others who have passed and those who are to come. Sometimes, your lawn surprises you and turns out better than you think you put the effort for. Other times, it is just...

Pests are a hazard to your lawn and landscapes. One specific pest that is making a name for itself right now is the EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB). This little green beetle originated in Russia and Asia and is commonly found on streets, woodlots, and forests across southern...

Everyone dreams of having a beautiful-looking lawn, and laying your own lawn is actually a lot simpler than it may seem. It’s all about getting the preparation right and choosing the right time of year. This easy step-by-step guide will give you all the information...

It’s Never Too Early to Spread Holiday Cheer Local decor expert advises getting a jump on scheduling holiday decorations Des Moines, IA (Grassroots Newswire) August 20, 2014 – According to the National Retail Foundation*, Americans spend billions of dollars on...

Last year the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program put together a panel of experts to look at lawns, lawn care, and the impact lawns have on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. The conclusion was that a “dense vegetative cover of turf grass”...

Fall Lawn Care Application Improvements Facts: Why fall is the best time to improve your lawn and why fall lawn care applications are recommended for most cities in the US. So here are the lawn care improvements that are best done during fall: The best time to...

Tall fescue is an unattractive and difficult weed to control in bluegrass and perennial ryegrass lawns. It is a wide-bladed clump of grass commonly used in pastures. In a lawn, the textual difference between fescue from bluegrass is obvious because of their clumps....

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 services. Lawn Core Aeration is the process of removing thousands of soil...

Lawns in Iowa are often subject to severe damage from White Grubs (the larva stage of the Northern Masked chafer). So we at All American Turf Beauty will show you how to control damages from white grubs to keep your lawn pest-free. The adult Beetle is active at night...