Insect Control The insect we are controlling is the European Crane Fly. (ECF)(Tipula paludosa) The larvae, called Leatherjackets, because of the thick outer jacket it develops, hatch in the late Summer and begin feeding on the shoots and crowns of turfgrass through Winter and into Spring, leaving areas of your lawn thin or missing.   One of the tell tales of (ECF) infestation is the presence of birds feeding on the [...]

Lawn Thatching Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots and shoots. The thatch layer is located above the soil but below the grass leaves. Some thatch is good for retaining moisture and nutrients however, too much thatch can block nutrients and moisture from reaching the root zone. Thatch accumulation greater than 1/2" should be controlled. Lawn de-thatching is a mechanical process that removes excessive thatch from your lawn. [...]

Lawn Aeration Aeration is a mechanical process that removes soil cores form 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. Here are some benefits of Aeration: Relieve soil compaction Break up dead grass and thatch layers Improve drainage and water [...]

Lime Application Apply lime for maximum benefits Lime applications are often overlooked in many fertilizer programs. As a result of organic matter decomposition and the addition of nitrogen fertilizer, soils become acidic (or develop a low pH). Hydrogen ions are produced by these processes which displaces calcium (or lime) in the soil. As soil becomes more acidic the availability of many nutrients becomes reduced. Soil acidity is expressed as the [...]

Over-seeding The best time for Over-seeding your lawn is in the Spring and in the Fall when soil temperatures are above 50 degrees F with plenty of natural moisture. Soil to seed contact is key for successful germination and establishment. We use lawn aerators and de-thatchers to open or scratch the soil surface. This creates a seedbed providing moisture and warmth from the soil. We use 3-way perennial ryegrass. It [...]