Commercial Lawn Maintenance Articles - Page 3 of 13 - Bluegrass

Do you have tenants who enjoy eating their meals outdoors? Or maybe they just want to be able to take a few quiet minutes outside to themselves. Having a beautiful and well-maintained commercial space often makes it a space where people want to be. But if the property has no sense of privacy, it might … Continued

In previous posts, we’ve talked about what a bioretention is, how they work and why they’re important. But just like everything else in life, they need to be maintained in order to be able to serve their purpose and function properly. Every bioretention site that has been approved by Metropolitan Sewer District will have a Maintenance … Continued

Written by: Shonda Lucks Sustainability can simply be defined as the capacity to endure. We already live far beyond the earth’s capacity to support us as humans. This growing challenge has created a call to action for us as a society, a city, a business and as individuals. We cannot continue to use tomorrow’s resources … Continued

St. Louis weather can be rather unpredictable at times. It’s common to expect all 4 seasons in only a week’s worth of time. As the New Year begins to set in, so are the brisk days of winter with a few teasers of 60 degree weather that has everyone impatiently waiting for warmer days to … Continued

Written by: Shonda Lucks “Sustainability is important to make sure that we have and will continue to have the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment”    EPA Is sustainability important to you? I could stop this blog right there and say no more. You could read that sentence only and really ponder, … Continued

How do I Identify Nutsedge? Nutsedge, also known as nutgrass is an extremely aggressive perennial weed, fighting for residence within your turf. Its long grasslike blade is a yellow-green which can produce a purple or yellow spikey head. These triangular shaped leaves are commonly about 1/2 inch thick and can grow up to 30 inches tall. … Continued

Broadleaf weeds – such as dandelions, clovers, and chickweeds – are some of the most pervasive and persistent lawn weeds that pop up in your lawn and can be difficult to control. If given the opportunity, broadleaf weeds will seize the moment to germinate like wildfire, damaging even the healthiest of lawns! Various conditions encourage … Continued

Lawn weeds can be a growing headache for property managers and are a primary concern when it comes to maintaining lawns. Unfortunately, it’s an annual battle that many facility and property managers endure. Without a doubt, weeds will find a way to creep back into your lawn, whether it’s from the wind, birds, a lawnmower, … Continued

Let’s face it, we got spoiled with last year’s summer! Unfortunately, this summer has returned its brutally hot, dry and sticky climates to us. Temperatures in the mid to high 90’s, radiating heat off parking pads and trapping it in our cars. Air conditioning turned up so high your hands become filled with condensation the … Continued

Land is becoming ever more precious in urban land development as we find ways to get creative with our outdoor spaces. It has undergone several transformations over time, each time being redefined and perfected to accommodate human interest. As our communities grow, land becomes less and less available forcing us to discover new ways to … Continued