Among the fungus that can grow up in your lawn, mushrooms are the most common yet also the most curious. These specimens are the fruits, if you will, of fungus that feeds on organic matter in the earth. They are… Read More
Archive for the ‘Lawn Care’ Category
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Lawn Fungus and Its Remedy
A green, healthy lawn is beautiful, but in Maryland, one can come down with lawn fungus, otherwise known as turf fungus. If you see a ring of mushrooms, greasy-looking grass, brown, white, or yellow patches, pink powder, gray spots, or… Read More
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Crabgrass Prevention and Removal
Crabgrass is the number one plant pest to lawns across Maryland and beyond. Due to various aspects of the plant, it can be challenging to rid it from the lawn, but one can implement several practices to prevent its spread… Read More
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Sprinkler System Do’s and Don’ts
When spring comes around, it’s time to take care of the lawn once more. Watering the grass is an essential aspect in keeping it luscious and green; even so, it is not as easy as switching on the hose. Here… Read More
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Beneficial Insects for Your Lawn
Keeping up the health of a lawn is not a solely human endeavor. Nature also helps out through the ecosystem of insects that live in a given geographic area. While pests may pose big problems for lawns throughout Maryland, plenty… Read More
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Spring Garden Clean Up Tips
Spring is here in Maryland, and the flowers and cherry blossoms have bloomed. The time to invest in the outdoors is here again, and as the weather continues to warm, homeowners’ gardening instincts are coming alive. It is time for… Read More
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7 Tips for Spring Lawn Care
With spring underway, it’s time for homeowners to think about how to care for their lawns throughout the warm seasons. It may require several steps at least, but cultivating beautiful, green grass is fairly straightforward. Check out the following tips… Read More
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6 Common Garden Weeds in Maryland
The yards and streets are coming alive! Plants, lawns, and trees are greening up, and the time to care for the landscape has come once again. Weeds are not absent from the scene; they appear in both lawns and gardens… Read More
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What Is Chickweed?
The ideal American lawn is a consistent, lush spread of nothing but deep green blades of grass. The mower may even create a criss-cross pattern across its surface. Unfortunately, weeds can and do get in the way of this idyllic… Read More
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Beware of Snow Mold in Maryland
Snow mold is the name for several species of fungi that grow in colder conditions. Many types of mold grow best in warm, dark, and wet places, but snow mold thrives off of particular climates. Although removal is difficult to… Read More