Nutsedge – Not a weed, just a pain.
Yellow Nutsedge is a tough sedge found in cool season lawns. Let’s learn about how to identify it, and how to get control of it.
Crabgrass – What it is and how to kill it.
How does crabgrass work? Once crabgrass gets started in your lawn, that coarse, super tough weed can spread like wildfire, and seem like it never dies! However, unlike most of…
Fall Aeration and Over Seeding
Fall is the absolute best time for aeration and over seeding in your lawn. Let’s take a look at what aeration is, why it is important, why we do it…
5 Tips to Think About Before Hiring a Lawn Service
Spring will be here before we know it, so here are some helpful tips to consider when searching for a lawn maintenance provider this spring. Insurance: You should request to…
How to Best Water Your Lawn
Watering is always an important part of the health of your lawn.Whether it be by rain or by mechanics. And it is always a good idea to water in after…
How to Stripe Your Lawn Like a Baseball Field in Central Iowa
Why Does This Matter? Striping is more than cosmetic. When done properly, it encourages consistent mowing habits, proper height, and straight tracking — all of which support turf health. Lawns…
Crabgrass Control in Central Iowa: How to Prevent and Eliminate It the Right Way
Why Does This Matter? Crabgrass thrives in hot, dry Summer conditions. By the time most homeowners notice it in July, the opportunity for easy prevention has already passed. Every Summer,…
Spring Lawn Care in Central Iowa: The Mowing Habits That Build a Thick, Healthy Lawn
What Is a Healthy Lawn? A healthy lawn is thick, evenly green, and dense enough to crowd out weeds naturally. It has deep roots, consistent growth, and enough leaf surface…
Summer Lawn Care in Central Iowa: How to Help Your Lawn Survive the Heat
What Is a Healthy Lawn in Summer? A healthy summer lawn is one that stays dense, hydrated, and resilient—even if it isn’t perfectly green every day. In Central Iowa, a…