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

A sign of the times – Raleigh Landscaping With our crazy weather we have been having, warm wet winters and scorching dry summers, we are forced to look at a new set of issues arising with lawn care. With university research and advice, we are investigating moss issues, as moss has been taking over many

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

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

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