Battling Crabgrass

Battling Crabgrass

In the journey to a healthy, weed-free, lawn, crabgrass can pose quite the treat. This weed gets its name from the way it stretches out from one central root (similar to how the legs of a crab sprawl out from its body) and maintains a profile low to the ground. Crabgrass is a warm season…

Diagram Of The Benefits Of Lawn Aeration In Tennessee

Does my lawn need aerating?

Aeration helps make the yard thicker and improve the effectiveness of the irrigation, fertilizers, and pest control programs. Take this quiz to find out if your yard would benefit from aeration. First, what is Aeration? Aeration will help the fertilizer reach the roots of your grass, enhance the breakdown of thatch, and will help you…

Drought Stress and Damage

Drought Stress and Damage

Hot, dry, summers are upon us again! This can cause significant drought stress and damage to your lawn. Once the weather cools down and the rain returns, your lawn should bounce back, right? Not quite. While the drought stress may disappear, the damage will linger.  So, What’s the Difference? Drought Stress occurs when warm-season grasses, such…