Lawn Thatching Thatch is a layer of living and dead turfgrass material which is located above the soil but below the grass blades. Lawn dethatching is a mechanical process that removes excessive thatch and moss from your lawn and prepares it for over-seeding. While a small amount of thatch can be beneficial for a lawn, too much can block nutrients and moisture from reaching the root zone. Thatch accumulation greater [...]

Lawn Aeration Aeration is a mechanical process that removes soil cores from your lawn and deposits them on the surface where they breakdown. The soil cores are 1/2″ diameter by 1-1 1/2″. The soil cores add beneficial soil microbes and organic matter to the surface that helps break down thatch. Aeration is a great way to access the root zone and prepare a seedbed for over-seeding. Benefits of Aeration: Relieves [...]

Lime Application Overtime soils become acidic and develop a low pH, often due to organic matter decomposition and fertilizers adding nitrogen. As this happens the availability of many nutrients becomes reduced. Lime applications help to balance soil pH, restore nutrients, and enhance the overall lawn health. The optimum level for maintaining turfgrass is a 6.5-7 pH. Benefits of Lime: Enhanced response from fertilizer applications Neutralizing acidic soil Improved water penetration [...]

Over-seeding The best times for Over-seeding are during Spring and Fall when the soil temperatures are above 50°F and we have plenty of natural moisture. We use a cool season 3-way perennial ryegrass that thrives in our area. 3-way refers to the 3 similar grass cultivars blended together to take advantage of individual characteristics we look for such as: Deep green color and fine leaf texture Quick establishment Disease & [...]

Pruning Renewal is the key word in pruning; we remove part of the plant for the benefit of the whole plant. Done correctly and regularly ensures the health, beauty and enjoyment of your landscape. Pruning directs growth, improves health and increases density. Directing growth is about shaping the natural form that is balanced and aesthetically pleasing. Growth is a response to pruning and can renew an old neglected tree or [...]