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Controlled Release Fertilizer
Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) represent a significant advancement in agricultural and horticultural technology, offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to deliver nutrients to lawns. The key to their effectiveness lies in their unique...
Rise of the Chinch Bugs!
Insect activity can always be a challenge to keeping your lawn lush and green, but in the last two years we have been surprised by the rise we’ve seen in chinch bug activity on home lawns. As seen above, chinch bugs are an extremely small, winged insect and will be...
EPA on Glyphosate
We frequently get questions regarding the use of glyphosate (an ingredient in Roundup and other brands of non-selective herbicide), so we wanted to share this concise summary from the University of Wisconsin Extension regarding the EPA’s recent conclusion on...
Winter Prep for Your Lawn and Landscape
Now that winter and the holiday season is nearly upon the Chicago area, there are some things to take care of on your property before you are unable to do so. Winter preparation is all about cleaning the yard and conserving moisture on your landscape. If you can, give...
Grubs – Common Lawn Pest in the Fall
September and October is the time to be scouting for signs of grub activity - this is when their feeding causes turf to wilt and die. Look for brown or dead areas of the lawn where the turf is easily lifted because the roots have been chewed. You will likely find...
Billbug – The Lawn Pest You’ve Never Heard Of
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...
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