September 1, 2022, In , , ,

Determining fertilizer application rates

Fertilizer application rates are determined by the actual Nitrogen applied rather than the total amount of fertilizer product.  A bag of fertilizer will have a three number designation called analysis or grade.  The three numbers represent the primary nutrients Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (N-P-K). These numbers refer to the content of the bag of fertilizer in terms of percentage by weight.  Here is an example: A bag of 20-10-10 fertilizer contains 20% Nitrogen, […]

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March 5, 2021, In , , , , ,

European crane fly lawn damage shows up in the Spring

European crane fly (ECF)(tipula paludosa) thrives in our area because of our mild Winters, cool Summers and abundant rainfall.  The adult crane fly looks like a long skinny mosquito.  The larvae develop a thick jacket over the Winter while feeding on your lawn’s roots, earning the nickname “leatherback”. One of the tell tales of (ECF) infestation is the presence of birds feeding on the abundant larvae.  Holes in the lawn, […]

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February 8, 2021, In , , , ,

Controlling moss in your lawn

Moss generally begins to establish with fall rains and peaks in the spring.  Moss growth declines in the summer as conditions become drier.  Wet, poorly drained and compacted soils favor moss encroachment.  Moss needs very little sunlight but plenty of moisture. Because moss is not dependent on sunlight for photosynthesis, it can thrive in shady areas where your lawn cannot.  Lawns in the shade have a greater moss problem than […]

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March 2, 2020, In , ,

What is The Ideal Mowing Height? | DuPont and Olympia Lawn Care Company

Mowing heights can vary for different turf uses.  Closer mowing increases leaf density but creates shorter roots.  Taller mowing decreases leaf density but creates deeper roots.  Athletic fields and sports turf can require daily mowing to maintain the correct height of play.  Areas like undeveloped fields only require monthly mowing. We mow our lawns weekly March through October, bi-monthly in February and November and monthly in December and January. An […]

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