Commercial Lawn Maintenance Articles - Page 8 of 13 - Bluegrass

Fall is the time when trees shed their leaves and plants slow their growth in preparation for the coming snow.  Most people think that planting trees, shrubs, and plants is the last thing that should be done at this time of impending dormancy, but nothing could be further from the truth.  Fall is the perfect … Continued

The bird migrations are a declaration of the implementation of hydration fixation through irrigation winterization or face devastation!  (Translation: When the birds fly south, it’s time to get your sprinklers ready for the winter or you could have big problems!) As a commercial property manager or owner, you know how important your irrigation system is … Continued

“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” –Joyce Kilmer Trees are undoubtedly beautiful wherever they are, but they are so much more than that.  They are protectors from a storm.  Relief from a relentless summer sun. As a commercial property manager or owner in St. Louis, you know that … Continued

If you’re a business owner, property manager, facilities manager, or a developer, you want a lush, green lawn for your property, and you want it now.  After all, who’s got time to sit around twiddling their thumbs, waiting for seeds to sprout? This is why you’re considering installing sod.  Sure, sod is beautiful.  And it’s … Continued

Water can be calming and serene.  Water can be fun and playful.  Its brutality can destroy a ship and its persistence can carve a canyon out of solid rock.  When it comes to your landscape, water is a necessity for your lush turf, strong trees, and beautiful flowers, but it can also be the cause … Continued

As a property manager in St. Louis, you know the importance of stormwater maintenance.  Without it, you would experience flooding and erosion.  Stormwater is not simply rainfall.  It is runoff from the impervious features of your property: your parking lot, walkways, your building, or anything that gets in the way of rain’s natural path where … Continued

Five Qualifications For Your Irrigation Company Your irrigation system is mostly out of view and it may seem like it’s a small piece of your landscape and maintenance.  On the contrary, your irrigation system is the hidden workhorse of your landscape.  Without it, your property wouldn’t look as lush and vibrant as it does.  Currently, … Continued

Watering your commercial property is one big balancing act.  Some types of turf require more water than others, shady areas don’t need to be watered as often as sunny ones, and depending on weather patterns and the season of the year, you may have to water excessively or barely at all.  In order to have … Continued

Getting grass to grow can be a bit more complicated than most people realize. If you feel like you’re doing everything right and you still don’t have a thick and thriving lawn on your commercial property, then you might need to make some changes. One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes … Continued

As long as your commercial property is mowed regularly and kept looking neat and trim, then you probably haven’t given much additional thought to your mowing service. If they’re timely and thorough, you’re satisfied. But there’s more to mowing than most people realize and it’s worth giving it a closer look. The truth is, mowing … Continued