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

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

If you aerated and seeded your Raleigh lawn, then now is the time to begin winterizing your lawn. Our fertilization program consists of a final fertilizer of the year, which we call our winterizer. It is high in Phosphorous and designed to keep your roots healthy throughout the winter, as well as, keep your lawn

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

Certifications set us apart, as not only is it good to have experience in the lawn care industry but it is important to hire lawn companies that know what they’re doing. This is so you get what you paid for done right! Landscaping and lawn care is backed with a lot of science, just like

This fall it is a must to aerate, seed and fertilize your lawn for a complete lawn renovation.  Aeration using a starter fertilizer is a must to jump start the lawn again and get the new seedlings to germinate.  The much needed phosphorous is fed slowly to the roots and the new grass to provide