As cold weather arrives this November, there are still things you can do to ensure your lawn remains healthy throughout the year – even during its dormant period. There are many myths out there about cold weather lawn care; myths… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Landscape for Winter
As cold weather approaches and those icy nights last longer, it’s time to consider what your landscape needs to prepare for winter. It is essential to think about how to prepare your landscape for winter so that it experiences minimal… Read More
Tips for Managing Fallen Leaves on Your Landscape
As fall progresses, more and more leaves will fall onto your landscape. While these leaves may look lovely with their warm autumnal colors, you must decide what should be done about the leaves that cover your grass and garden beds…. Read More
Dormant Grass: How You Can Spot and Care For It
Dormant grass is not dead but is just sleeping. Dormancy is your grass’s way of conserving energy during times of extreme weather, including the coldest times of winter. When your lawn enters dormancy, the leaves can turn brown and appear… Read More
Fall Landscaping Tips: Avoid These Mistakes
Now that fall has arrived, it’s time to start tending to your landscape and provide it with the care it needs before winter dormancy. The care you apply now can influence how your grass, shrubs, and trees bounce back next… Read More
Seeding Your Lawn in October
Your lawn may go dormant in winter, but you still have time in October to seed any bare patches and prepare for the growth of a thicker, greener lawn in spring. Seeding your lawn in October is often better than… Read More
Why Year-Round Lawn Care Is Important
The official start of fall arrives this week, so you may already be preparing for the fall and winter seasons and what they mean for your lawn care, trees, and shrubs. While plants and grass go dormant in the winter,… Read More
Is It Time for Deep Root Tree Fertilization?
Your lawn is not the only part of your landscape that can benefit from fertilization. Your shade trees can also enjoy a boost of nutrition. However, applying fertilizer to your tree requires a specific method from experienced professionals. At Scientific… Read More
Methods for Improving Soil Oxygen Levels
Imagine trying to go about your day constantly holding your breath or only being able to breathe through a straw? Not the most pleasant living conditions, right? Likewise, your lawn could be experiencing something similar if the soil lacks healthy… Read More
Proper Nutrient Levels – Why Are They Important
Maryland’s Nutrient Management Regulations require applicators to obey fertilizer application restrictions, observe fertilizer blackout dates, use best management practices, and follow University of Maryland recommendations when fertilizing lawns. Nitrogen applications are restricted to the growing season, March 1 to November… Read More
Why You Should Keep Deer Out of Your Yard
Deer may seem to be a part of the charming wildlife surrounding your home, but they can cause irreparable damage to your landscape if you let them have free rein over your property. Deer feed on plants, shrubs, and trees… Read More
Lawn Care in August: Prepare Your Property for Fall & Winter
As August winds down, your mind starts turning to fall and all that comes with it. You may believe that your lawn care is less of a priority as summer closes. However, August is one of the most important months… Read More