Lawn Care 101 / Seasonal Timing When Does the Lawn Care Season Start? Knowing when to start your lawn care routine makes all the difference. Start too early and you waste time and money. Start too late and you’re playing catch-up all season. By Region: New York & Michigan Both New York and Michigan have…

Lawn Care 101 / Spring Lawn Care Spring Lawn Checklist: 5 Steps to Start Strong A little work in spring sets your lawn up for success all year. Here’s your simple checklist. 5 Steps to Start Strong 1. Clean Up Debris: Rake leaves, sticks, and winter debris. This lets sunlight and air reach the soil….

Lawn Care 101 / Fertilizer Basics Fertilizer Basics for Homeowners Understanding fertilizer numbers makes lawn care less confusing. The Numbers: NPK Nitrogen (N): Green growth and blade density Phosphorus (P): Root development Potassium (K): Stress tolerance and disease resistance Every fertilizer shows three numbers: Nitrogen (N) – Phosphorus (P) – Potassium (K). When to Apply…

Lawn Care 101 / Summer Lawn Care Summer Lawn Stress: What’s Happening to Your Grass Brown patches, wilting blades, slow growth—summer is hard on lawns. Here’s what’s happening and how to help. What’s Stressing Your Lawn in Summer Heat Stress: When temperatures climb above 85°F, cool-season grasses struggle. They stop growing and start conserving energy….

Lawn Care 101 / Watering Basics How Often Should You Water Your Lawn? Overwatering is just as bad as underwatering. Here’s the right approach. Best Watering Practices The Gold Standard: Deep and Infrequent: Water 1-2 times per week, applying 1 to 1.5 inches total. This encourages deep root growth. How to Measure an Inch: Place…

Lawn Care 101 / Fall Lawn Care Fall Lawn Care Checklist Fall is the most important season for lawn care. Here’s what to do. 5 Fall Lawn Care Priorities 1. Keep Mowing: Continue mowing until grass stops growing. Gradually lower height to 2 inches for final cut. 2. Rake Leaves: Don’t let leaves smother grass….