Commercial Lawn Maintenance Articles - Page 2 of 13 - Bluegrass

Fertilizing is a crucial aspect of lawn care that ensures your grass receives the necessary nutrients for growth, health, and vitality. However, the choice between organic and chemical fertilizers can significantly impact your lawn’s health, the environment, and your budget. This article will explore the benefits and drawbacks of both fertilizer types, offering insights to … Continued

Spring is a critical time for lawn care as its sets the stage for a lush, green yard throughout the summer. Proper preparation in the early months can make a significant difference in the health and appearance of your lawn. By taking the right steps in early spring, you can ensure that your lawn is … Continued

Maintaining a healthy lawn involves more than just mowing. It requires a comprehensive approach that includes regular care routines and understanding the unique needs of your grass. By adopting the best lawn care practices, you can ensure you yard remains lush, green, and resilient throughout the year.  Mowing Techniques  Correct Mowing Height and Frequency Proper … Continued

Written by Jason Maylee It is estimated that there are about ten thousand different species of grass worldwide. Over 20% of the world’s vegetation cover is made up of grasses as its main ingredient. Mind blowing, right? There seems to be nothing more delightful than watching our lawn become green after a cold, snow filled … Continued

Adding visual interest to your lawn can be as simple as giving it a good haircut, a.k.a. mowing your turf. Often times, however, your lawn can create blurred lines between your garden and trees. A good way to take your lawn out of the “wild” category and make it feel more manicured is to create boundaries … Continued

At some point or another properties in urban and suburban areas were likely part of something larger – such as a farm, prairie or perhaps even a forested area. These areas of deep rooted trees thrived off natural nutrients, such as last year’s decomposing leaves and broken tree limbs returning nutrients back into the soil. … Continued

Perennials have become increasingly popular in home landscaping due to their low maintenance nature and dramatic aesthetics in the winter. They come in various shapes and sizes that are eye candy through any season of the year, making it a fitting centerpiece or accent plant in your garden or flowerbed. Some of the most popular … Continued

You probably already know that mulching your landscape beds and tree rings make them look great. Adding new layers of mulch always gives your commercial property a fresh and polished look. But did you know that mulching is also incredibly good for your landscape? It does much more than add aesthetic appeal—it also helps keep … Continued

As development across our region increases, so do the requirements for stormwater management solutions. That’s because the increase in the number of impervious surfaces is making it difficult for the environment to naturally deal with rainwater—and that’s causing problems when it comes to runoff. With these concerns mounting, there has been a push to develop … Continued

Pesky weeds put a damper in any planted bed full of trees, flowers, shrubs and plants, which is why it’s better to have a prevention plan in place rather than responding to unsightly weeds in your landscape beds! In an earlier blog post, we talked about how mulch is a good weed control technique that greatly … Continued