Did you know that fertilizer runoff can severely pollute our waters and cause environmental damage if not applied correctly? This is not to say that fertilizers are bad but they must be applied with the environment in mind after proper analysis of the soil and plant’s nutrient needs. With a fertilizer program from CCG, you

When we see cold weather in the Triangle, I like to tell people to think of your lawn like a golf course, and not walk on the frozen grass. Preventing additional stresses can cause damage in the spring when your lawn is trying to green up. Also, when the grass is wet and dormant, you

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    

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

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

Now is one of the best times to plant new bushes and ornamentals for your landscape. The soil is cooler and stress to the plant is much lower than that of our typical hot NC days. We can help you plan and design new landscapes and plantings. Also, we can order you any plant you