Cool season grasses, Tall Fescue especially, have seen a rapid increase in brown patch and dollar spot disease over the past 2 weeks. This increase is attributed to the Triangle’s heat and humidity that has begun. It is always a good idea to spray a preventative fungicide one in each of the summer months for

Choosing the right lawn grasses can be a tough decision in the greater Raleigh area. Why? The Triangle is unique in the fact that we have almost all varieties of turfgrasses available, but all of them are difficult to grow and maintain properly. Many home owners associations now have restrictions on the types of grasses

Improper irrigation methods is one of the most common ways of harming your lawn during the summer months. First, it is always best to water when stress is just becoming visible. This is called wilting, where the plant begins to discolor and loose its rigidity. You must catch it in its early stage but then

Now that Summer has officially begun, it is important to properly maintain your lawn and landscaping to withstand the summer heat. First, start off by watering your lawn deeply and infrequently. This mean you should water 3-5 times per week for 20-45 minutes in each zone to reach a good depth, so you train your

Did you know we offer over 25 different services on our website?  Our Services Page outlines each of these services but  as a quick overview, we offer the following: Mowing, Edging & Blowing 6-Step Fertilization Program Aeration & Over-seeding Sod Installation Liming & Soil Conditioning Lawn Weed Control & Disease Control Tree & Shrub Trimming

By Ryan Walsh | Student, North Carolina State University Introduction Many factors are important for plant growth but one of the most critical factors is the availability of soil moisture.  Unavailable water is water held at wilting point, it is mostly hygroscopic water held too tightly within micropores.  Available water is water held at field

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