Today, we tackle the burning question in the lawn care world – should you aerate before seeding? Whether you’re a seasoned lawn enthusiast or an eager beginner, understanding the benefits and considerations of aeration for your soil is the key to achieving a thriving and healthy lawn. Let’s dive right in! Understanding Aeration: Aeration is all about creating small holes in your soil to improve air, water, and nutrient circulation. Over time, soil becomes compacted due to various factors like foot traffic or natural settling. This compaction could hinder growth and jeopardize the success of ne ..read more

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you already know the importance of aerating your lawn. This process ensures that oxygen and nutrients can penetrate the soil, thereby encouraging healthy root growth for your grass. However, it’s not unusual to find unsightly plugs of soil lying around post-aeration – in fact, it’s a telltale sign that the service has been done properly. You might be wondering if you should leave them be or pick them up. In this blog post, we’ll delve deeper into this common lawn care concern and provide you with everything you need to know. First off, let’s tackle the questi ..read more

There are many reasons you’ll find brown patches on your lawn. Unfortunately, one of the most common culprits is dollar spot fungus. What is Dollar Spot Fungus? Dollar spot fungus is a common lawn pathogen caused by the organism Sclerotinia homoeocarpa. It affects many grass species, but especially turfgrass, such as bentgrass, fescue and bluegrass. The disease is most often seen during periods of high humidity and stress. It typically appears as circular patches of thin, light tan to brown discoloration on the grass blades. In severe cases, it can kill off large areas of the lawn while in les ..read more

There is no denying that mosquitoes can be a big problem with lawns. Indeed, once you’ve seen a few mosquitoes in your lawn, chances are there are hundreds more that have simply not popped up. Playing in a lawn filled with mosquitoes is a recipe for disaster, but of course your lawn is meant to be enjoyed, and these invasions make them nearly impossible to enjoy. Mosquito prevention is the key to ensuring that you don’t have a lawn infected by mosquitoes. While Green Lawn Fertilizing offers a mosquito elimination service, prevention is a simpler way to make sure you never have to deal with tho ..read more

Aeration and seeding are the most important things you can do to make your lawn as healthy and beautiful as possible. These are two separate tasks that often go hand-in-hand. As essential parts of your lawn care routine, it’s helpful to have a cost in mind. How much can you expect to pay if you DIY it or hire a professional? Read on to find out. Table of Contents How Much Is Professional Aeration and Seeding? How Much Does It Cost To Use DIY Methods? Is Aeration and Seeding Worth It? Like all things home improvement, you need to consider the benefits when making an investment, whether it be ..read more

Relaxing in your yard ought to bring joy, not anxiety. But pests such as ticks are notorious for ruining the party. Not only are they a nuisance, but they are carriers of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, posing a risk to your loved ones and pets. Gaining insight into tick activity is crucial in understanding how to remove them. By identifying their behavior, we can take actionable steps towards tick control. Managing Ticks In Your Lawn When Are Ticks Most Active? As the weather heats up, tick season kicks into high gear. These bothersome insects can flourish throughout late summer and fall ..read more

The mosquito is considered to be the most dangerous animal on the planet. In fact, mosquito-borne illnesses (including West Nile Virus and Zika) are responsible for more than one million deaths per year. This flying pest exists on every continent, with the exception of Antarctica. So, just how can you keep your family—and yourself—safe from harm by repelling mosquitos from your favorite outdoor spaces? Keep reading to find out. The Best Ways To Get Rid Of Mosquitos 1. Eliminate Standing Water Mosquitoes need still, stagnant water to breed. They flock to it in droves to lay their eggs and invad ..read more

Unlike the common earthworm, grubs (the larval form of various insects) are terrible for your lawn. They are most prevalent in summer when insects are plentiful and the moist grass of well-tended lawns provides an attractive site for them to lay their eggs. Learn to recognize signs of grubs on lawn and address the problem before they have the chance to make your lawn miserable. Signs of Grubs on Lawn You Have Brown Spots Though summertime is a normal time to see brown spots forming in your lawn, these spots can be formed by underground grubs that have weakened the roots of the grass. This is a ..read more

For anyone who lives in an area surrounded by trees, it can be a devastating experience when your beloved tree shows signs of decline. Crown decline is one of the many common issues that can affect both young and established trees, presenting as a gradual thinning or recession of the foliage. In this blog post, we explore some causes of crown decline in trees that make the top of your tree dead while the bottom stays alive. Why The Top of Your Tree Is Dead: Crown Decline Root Stress or Damage Root stress in trees can be caused by several things, from extreme temperatures to too much or too lit ..read more

Now more than ever, there are seemingly endless ways to complete a task like your regular lawn care. Do you go with a company? National or local? Is it best to DIY your lawn to-do list or hire someone? If you want to DIY, can you figure it out on your own, or should you try a subscription service? If you’ve started to see ads for these subscription DIY products, it can be tempting to explore those options over a professional lawn care team. Use this guide to help you determine if professional lawn care services or DIY kits like Sunday Lawn Care are right for you. Professional Lawn Care Service ..read more