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I Hate Dandelions! How can I eliminate them in my lawn?

May 5, 2015

How to identify Dandelions in your lawn If you see yellow sprinkling throughout your lawn, then there is a good chance you have dandelions. For those that need a better picture, please see the one on the right. Dandelions are weeds, unless you are a child. Many people have fond memories of playing with dandelion…

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How can I control Creeping Charlie in my lawn?

April 22, 2015

What is Creeping Charlie? Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea), also known as “Creeping Charlie”, “Creeping Jenny”, and “Gill-over-the-Ground”, is a common perennial, evergreen weed found growing in moist and shady areas. It produces bright green, round or kidney-shaped leaves that have scalloped edges. The leaves are produced opposite each other on square (four sided), creeping stems…

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How can I control Crabgrass in my lawn?

April 14, 2015

Identifying Crabgrass Crabgrass is one of the most prevalent grassy weeds in Midwest lawns. Crabgrass thrives in full sunlight and high temperatures and can easily out compete common, cool-season, desirable lawn grasses. Crabgrass is a summer annual that has a life of less than a year. It germinates in the spring, grows through the summer…

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What are The Best Mowing Practices for Iowa Lawns?

March 16, 2015

Proper mowing practices are important in helping to maintain a healthy and sustainable home lawn. Mowing is a destructive process that injures the grass plant. Each mowing temporarily stops root growth, decreases carbohydrates production, increases water loss, decreases water absorption by the roots, and creates entry routes for diseases. Sound mowing practices help minimize these…

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What is The Best Grass Seed For Iowa Lawns?

March 5, 2015

The best grass seed choice for most Iowa lawns are cool season grasses. Cool season grasses do well in the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and tall fescue are the four cool season grasses usually used in Iowa. Kentucky bluegrass Kentucky bluegrass is the grass found in…

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What sets All American Turf Beauty, Inc. apart from other lawn care companies?

February 27, 2015

TURF SPECIALISTS All American Turf Beauty (AATB), Turf Specialists have years of education in Turf Management, years of experience, and years of training. They are all certified by the Iowa Department of Agriculture as commercial applicators. They have the knowledge to diagnose and solve homeowner lawn problems. TURF PROGRAMS Over a period of 39 years,…

Spring Lawn Preparation

Spring Lawn Preparation

February 26, 2015

It’s not like spring comes without warning, but every season is a unique experience relative to others that have passed and those that 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 impossible to tame those weeds and pests…

Emerald Ash Borer

How to Remedy Emerald Ash Borer Pests

January 9, 2015

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 Canada and the U.S. The Emerald Ash Borer…

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How to Lay Lawn Turf: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 8, 2014

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 you need to have an instant lawn,…

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