This is a frequently asked question that we’ll answer in this article.What is thatch?Thatch is dense plant matter at the base of the grass. The ...

Signs of Moles in the Lawn   Moles can cause damage to a landscape, including turfgrass, small annual plants, and paver patios or walkways. They t...

Is Shade Killing Your Lawn?If you have thin grass or areas of grass that keep dying and nothing seems to help, there may not be enough sunlight on the...

What Can I Do About Fire Ants On My Lawn? Most of the time fire ants are unwanted on our lawns, so it may be surprising to hear that they do offer som...

How Can I Avoid Brown Patch on My Tall Fescue Lawn?Between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the optimal time period for the development of Brown Patch di...

It’s Time to Water the LawnWe are heading into a stretch of many days with little to no rain combined with increasingly higher temperatures. Thi...

Should I add compost to my lawn?  What is compost? Compost is decaying organic material. It can originate from food scraps, animal manure, wood, or ot...

Should I Aerate my Warm-Season (Bermuda, Centipede, or Zoysia) Lawn?In lawn care, aeration (also known as core aeration) refers to the loosening of so...

Should I mow before a lawn treatment? Right after a lawn treatment? We’ll answer both of these questions in this brief article.Should I mow my grass r...

This frequently asked question often comes from a misconception that if the moss is gone then the grass will grow better.   In fact, the existence o...

Lawn maintenance typically isn’t a priority during the winter months. However, there are two things you can do in late winter for an improved su...

My lawn is brown during the winter. Will it be okay?This is a common question.  Winter can be hard on a lawn even in our area where the cool season is...

What is aeration?   In lawn care, aeration (also known as core aeration) refers to the loosening of soil particles to enable air, water, and nutrien...

We often talk with clients about watering lawns (especially this time of year when it's HOT, HOT, HOT) and the most frequently asked questions related...

Almost every Bermudagrass lawn that we encounter has areas where the grass is thin. What do these lawns have in common? Shade.   Bermudagrass Needs ...

The controversy over the adverse health effects of Glyphosate, which is the main ingredient in Roundup, is well documented. It is also important to no...

Should I Bag My Clippings When I Mow?   It is usually (but not always) best to leave the clippings on the lawn.   Grass clippings decompose quickl...

Regardless of the type of turfgrass you have, one of the most important things you can do to help it grow healthy and green while minimizing weeds and...

Getting the Most Out of Your Fall Fescue Lawn Renovation   Tall Fescue lawns in the Wake Forest, Rolesville, and surrounding area can suffer damage ...

Most Bermudagrass lawns have areas that are thin or bare, and naturally Crownover Green clients want to know if they should overseed or spot seed to m...