by Emerald Lawn Care | Sep 3, 2019 | Grub Control, Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services
Bluegrass billbug is a very difficult insect to diagnose in turf. Billbug damage is often confused with compacted turf, drought stress, nematode damage, white grubs, and dollar spot. As a result of this confusion, billbugs are often not diagnosed and can become a...
by Emerald Lawn Care | May 20, 2019 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Weed Control, Weed Control Service
Glyphosate is not in any of our regularly-used products, but we get a lot of questions about it from our customers. Here are some facts compiled by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. For even more information, see NALP’s bulletin here. Facts...
by Emerald Lawn Care | May 1, 2019 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Lawn Fertilizer
“What chemicals are in your fertilizer?” Customers want to know what’s being applied to their lawns, so we are frequently asked this question. This article from The Landscape Contractor magazine gives a good explanation of what nutrients make up a...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Oct 5, 2018 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services, Weed Control, Weed Control Service
We are often asked “do I really need weed control now? Summer is over.” The answer is yes! In fact, fall is a very important time for broadleaf weed control, as explained in the University of Illinois Home Yard & Garden Newsletter – read it...
by Emerald Lawn Care | Mar 1, 2017 | Lawn Care, Lawn Care Services
The short answer is, you can’t. This is probably the single biggest issue lawn care companies face day after day, and unfortunately, there really isn’t a good solution. Folks typically do not want to remove trees to improve their lawn, and they aren’t happy to hear...
