28 October 2015
A Pre-Emergent lawn care product eliminates weeds at the earliest stage of growth — before you even see them. A Pre-Emergent is activated in the top layer of soil, where the weed seeds sprout, and keeps the plant from developing. Because the seed is allowed to germinate, and the young tender sprout is killed, the […]
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19 April 2015
Fertilizing your lawn is another key to maintaining the brilliant greens of a well-nourished lawn. The three major nutrients that are the key to green are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). All three nutrients are essential in lawn care because they enhance color promote quick roots and seeding improve winter hardiness reduce the […]
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21 October 2014
Fall is a great time to give your lawn that extra boost it needs to make it through the winter months. Cool-season grasses especially need a fall feeding to get ready for next spring. Here are a few tips on how to winterize your lawn. Fall Lawn Fertilizing Fertilize cool-season grasses, such as ryegrass, fescue […]
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08 October 2014
A well maintained lawn is an integral part of an attractive home landscape. Unfortunately, dandelion, plantain, and other perennial broadleaf weeds can become problems. When broadleaf weeds invade lawns, mechanical and chemical measures can be undertaken to remove or destroy the weeds. In small areas, some weeds can be controlled by pulling and digging. This […]
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25 September 2014
Aerating in the Fall The summer is both a time of growth and harm for turf. With people outside, enjoying their yards, playing sports and gardening, grass takes a beating. Compaction is one of the worst problems inflicted on lawns with lots of foot traffic. Compaction compresses the spaces in the soil where oxygen can […]
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17 September 2014
The key to a lush, healthy spring lawn is proper preparation for the winter. When the weather turns warmer, turf grass needs to be primed and ready to go. Because grass goes dormant during the winter, any preparation for a healthy spring must be made in the fall. For the most part, lawn winterizing is […]
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15 August 2014
There’s no doubt that lawns need fertilizer, but it’s easy to make mistakes, like applying the wrong nutrients or fertilizing at the wrong time. If you fertilize your lawn when it doesn’t need it, you’re essentially throwing money away, so it’s essential to apply fertilizers at the right time, and use no more than necessary. […]
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05 August 2014
Sitting under a shade tree on a hot day makes you cooler, and standing by a wall on a cold, windy day makes you feel warmer. It seems pretty obvious. What’s less obvious is that you can landscape your yard to offer your home those same benefits. It just takes a bit of planning in […]
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16 July 2014
Proper mowing is one of the most important practices in keeping your lawn healthy. Grasses are like most plants — if you clip off the growing points (for grass, it’s in the crown, where the new leaves develop), the plants branch out and become denser, which in this case, turns thousands of individual grass plants into […]
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03 July 2014
Do It Right Lawn Care in Dothan, AL was contracted by Eagle Eye Outfitters to do the landscaping at their new location. We installed a new irrigation system and covered everything with new sod. Once the new plants and trees were in place we were able to add the finishing touch with a fresh layer of pine […]
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