With the purchase of our 2013 Fertilization Program, we will test your soil to determine YOUR needs and develop a custom program for your lawn type. Are you tired of the one size fits all programs, we are too and we put our science background to work for you! www.capitalcitygroundskeeping.com | Raleigh Lawn Care    

Backed by our university research and testing, our year-long maintenance calendars and fertilizer programs are proven to be the ultimate performers on your lawn here in the Triangle. The old joke of North Carolina is that with our hard clay soils and harsh climates, we can grow all types of grasses, just not any of

Now that the leaves have finished falling, for the most part, it is time to get them to the street for the city’s final round of collection. We suggest keeping your lawn cleared and mulching when possible. Also, remember that just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean that you lawn doesn’t need water. We have

By Ryan Walsh | Student, North Carolina State University Many factors effect drainage from turfgrass. Soil slope plays a role in how the excess water will run off the land and the rate at which it will run off. A factor that can restrict run off or leachate is the turfgrass cover. Turfgrass that is

As the frost began this week, our Bermuda grass and Zoyzia grass is starting to turn dormant for the winter. With the beginning of the first frost, in combination with lowered soil temperatures, the crown of these grass plants is preparing itself for the 5-6 month rest. It is a good idea to make sure

Care for your lawn with our year-round fertilization program. As we enter November, it is time to apply the final yearly application of fertilizer to your lawn. This application provides needed potassium to help maintain thick roots for carbohydrate storage over winter. It will also, spoon feed nitrogen to the lawn, giving it a consistent