Posts Tagged ‘lawn maintenance’
Reasons to Winterize Lawn Irrigation System
With the holiday season in the corner, juggling between busy work schedules and bustling school years, trivial things such as winterizing your lawn irrigation systems can easily slip one’s mind. But did you know that not winterizing is one of the most common causes of permanent irrigation system damage? So, it is essential to winterize…
Read More7 Ways to Benefit your Lawns with Earth-friendly Lawn Care
In every aspect of our lives, sustainable living has made a marked impression, so why should our lawns be left behind? An earth-friendly lawn care program not only beautifies the green space, but it also caters to the environment. Your pets and kids will be safe around lawns which are devoid of harmful chemicals. The…
Read MoreDandelion Facts: 11 Interesting Things About Dandelions
Dandelion – the ubiquitous weed – is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. There are several fun and interesting dandelion facts that shed light on different aspects of this plant. Taraxacum officinale, dandelion’s botanical name, has been derived from some Greek words referring to the medicinal characteristics of this species. ‘Dandelion’, their common name, has been…
Read MoreTop Tips for Weed Control Without Harming Pets, Grass and Plants
There are many weed control products out there designed to keep your lawn weed-free. However, not all of them are safe to be used around dogs, cats, and other typical backyard wildlife. Some are even harmful to grass and plants. Moreover, commercial weed killers are often quite expensive. A lush green, weed-free lawn does not have to come at the cost…
Read MoreWhy Turf Grasses Wait for the Ideal Temperature to Germinate
Many residential and commercial properties these days do use artificial turf instead of natural turf grasses. But plastic is not even close to the real thing. Though people of Iowa truly enjoy their lawns in either cool season or warm season; it takes a full year’s preparation to develop a natural turf bed. A well-maintained carpet of natural turf grasses adds class and flair to your premises. However, even the hardiest varieties of turf grass require…
Read More5 important features of proper lawn care in Iowa during the Fall season
Iowa sits in one of the most extreme climatic zones in the US. This makes lawn care a bit complicated. Winters are extremely dry and cold, including heavy snowfall. Summers are extremely hot and humid. However, Spring and Fall give Iowans the few months of pleasant weather. If you have a lawn, you would know…
Read MoreWith great lawns come great responsibilities. Know the must-dos for lawn trash removal and do them right with smart techniques from All American Turf Beauty
Your lawn can be a home to green grass and healthy plant growth. It can also be home to ugly waste and pests. You determine what your lawn becomes by choosing what stays on it. And this takes more than just weed pulling. So, what else do you want to thrive on your lawn along…
Read MoreLawn Care Tips – How to Care for Birds in Your Yards and Gardens
IS YOUR BACK YARD FOR THE BIRDS???? I recall a snowy Christmas morning a few years ago where out our kitchen window there were 15-20 Cardinals in the Crab Apple Tree feeding on shriveled up fruits that were still present. It was beautiful; and provided much added enjoyment to our morning. “Our yards and gardens…
Read MoreI Hate Dandelions! How can I eliminate them in my lawn?
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…
Read MoreLawn Care Weed Control Tips – Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is an unattractive and difficult weed to control in bluegrass and perennial ryegrass lawns. Tall fescue is a wide-bladed clump grass commonly used in pastures. In a lawn, the textual difference of fescue from bluegrass is obvious because of its clumps. This unsightly difference in uniformity ruins the appearance of the lawn, causing…
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