With Winter on its way out the door, you probably have your eyes set on warmer weather and sunshine. Before homeowners get settled in with warmer temperatures, the best advice we can give is to first prepare the lawn for longer days and more activity outdoors. Here are some simple ways to get your lawn ready for the warmer season. Remove […]
What are the benefits of late season fertilization? Many homeowners may not realize how important late season fertilization can really be to their lawn’s health. However, late fertilization is a crucial step in a total lawn care program. Below, we will look at the top reasons why you should continue to apply fertilize even after […]
Now that the weather has changed, most homeowner’s put the thought of their lawn on the back burner. Summer has come and gone, fall is here, and most likely snow, unfortunately, is right around the corner. The last thing you want to think about is your lawn when it is underneath a huge pile of snow, […]
As many of you have noticed, the weather is getting much colder in the evening and early morning. When we start to experience this colder weather, it is important to consider the preparation of your sprinkler system for freezing temperatures by getting a sprinkler blow-out. By leaving water in the sprinkler system during these colder […]
One of the most important factors for keeping grass healthy relies heavily on using correct lawn watering techniques. Typically during the fall season, you want to reduce the amount of water that you have been applying to your lawn in the summer months. The reasoning is because you will want to make up for the […]
Once fall hits, and winter is quickly approaching, most homeowner’s don’t keep lawn care at the top of their list of priorities. However, with cooler temperatures comes an ideal time to prepare your lawn for next year’s outdoor season. A common misconception is that the lawn needs less attention in the fall because the […]
Some people may get the wrong impression that thatch in the lawn is a bad thing, but thatch is actually beneficial to your lawn because it helps conserve moisture. However, if the thatch layer builds up too much it can cause major harm to your lawn. In this case, this proves the old saying wrong […]
Why Aeration’s are a must for a healthy lawn As we approach the fall season, and the weather temperature starts to decrease, we find that this is an opportune time to consider aerating your lawn. Cool temperatures along with diminished weed growth are both ideal circumstances to make core aeration successful. Aeration decreases soil compaction […]
As the season starts to change it’s important that home owners don’t forget about their lawns. Taking care of your lawn in late summer/early fall can be crucial to ensuring your lawn is healthy and ready to go when spring arrives. As we head into this important time of year for you lawn, Senske Services […]
