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Articles in Lawn Treatment
Total number of blog post(s): 10
JUL
17

Organic Lawn Care 101

I remember watching the technician walk around the yard with a backpack fogger spraying every inch of grass. I looked down at my dog begging to go outside and it hit me—this precious pup has been rolling around in unknown synthetic pesticides, herbicides, ...
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MAY
17

3 Truths About “Miracle” Lawn Care Products

Green grass makes for a beautiful landscape, but it’s not always easy to achieve. If you find yourself looking out at an unhappy yard, wondering how to revive dead grass, you may be tempted to turn to chemical fertilizers in an attempt to cultivate a lush lawn. But before you ...
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FEB
18

How to Care for Your Ornamental Plants

Green grass alone does not make a great lawn. Ornamental plants add color and variety to your yard in addition to making it more inviting—provided you take care of them properly. In this article, the lawn care experts at Arbor-Nomics Turf, Inc., a Best Pick ...
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FEB
16

Know the Differences Between Annuals and Perennials [Infographic]

Should your garden plans include annuals or perennials? If you’ve always wanted to know the difference between annual and perennial plants, keep reading for our quick guide. Our Companies Are Backed by the Best Pick Guarantee. Call One Today! Annuals vs. Perennials: What’s the difference? Annuals Annuals live for only ...
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FEB
10

Get Rid of Weeds! (Here’s Why)

Weeds are more than just a pesky problem; they’re unattractive, they’re a challenge to get rid of, and without proper prevention, they can have devastating consequences on your yard and the health of your loved ones. These exact reasons are why weed control is a ...
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FEB
9

How to Keep Your Grass Green [Infographic]

Green grass not only indicates a healthy lawn, but it also looks nice. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much more than regular lawn maintenance to keep your yard in tip-top shape. View Local Lawn Treatment Companies Transcript of Infographic How to Keep Your Grass Green Everyone ...
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JAN
16

How to Be Your Yard’s First Line of Defense Against Common Threats

Who doesn’t appreciate a beautiful yard? A lush lawn graced by majestic trees and lovely shrubs is an inviting place for family and friends and a soothing sight for sore eyes after a long work day. A healthy, well-kept yard can even increase your property ...
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JAN
31

Give Your Grass a Head Start: The How-to’s of Lawn Scalping

Having the greenest, healthiest-looking lawn on the block is a coveted title for homeowners across the country. While there are many strategies for keeping your lawn in top shape, it is important not to overlook scalping as part of your annual care. Tom Poen, president of Weedex, Inc., in Dallas/Ft. Worth, offers his expertise on lawn scalping.
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APR
21

Lawn Care Lessons for Aerating Your Lawn in the Spring

Aeration or “core aeration,” as many call it, is the process of exposing your soil to the air by removing plugs of soil from the turf. The resulting hollows allow water and nutrients to move through the soil, increasing the quality and health of grass over time and resulting in stronger roots.
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APR
19

Understanding the Lawn Treatment Lingo

Aeration involves using a tool or a machine to puncture the soil. By loosening the soil under a lawn, aeration incorporates oxygen into the soil, helps water to penetrate, and improves both drainage and the absorption of nutrients vital for turf growth. Many years ago, home lawn enthusiasts would sometimes wear golf spikes and walk across their lawns to accomplish aeration, but this method is not recommended, as golf spikes are not long enough to accomplish effective aeration.
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