Published on Monday, September 30, 2024
The grass in your yard has a "life cycle" that depends on the type of grass and the climate it grows in. In the Columbia, Waterloo, and St. Louis region, most lawns are made up of cool-season grasses. These grasses are well-suited for our colder winters, going dormant in the winter and greening up as spring arrives. Understanding this life cycle can help you time your lawn care tasks, such as fertilizing and weed control, for a lush, healthy yard all year long.
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Published on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Brown patch fungus is a common lawn disease that can wreak havoc on grass, particularly during warm and humid conditions. This article will delve into what brown patch fungus is, how it starts and spreads, how to identify it, and most importantly, how to treat and prevent it.
What is Brown Patch Fungus
Brown patch fungus is a disease that primarily affects cool-season grasses like tall fescue, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass, but it can also impact some warm-season...
Published on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
As a seasoned Lawn Care and Landscape Professional, I've witnessed the transformation of countless lawns into stunning, vibrant landscapes. Throughout my career, I've learned valuable tips and tricks that can make all the difference in achieving a healthy and thriving lawn year round. Here are ten essential fertilization tips that can help you achieve the lawn of your dreams.
1. Choose the Right Fertilizer
There are various types of fertilizers available, such as...
Published on Monday, August 28, 2023
A well-maintained, lush green lawn can significantly enhance the beauty and curb appeal of any property. However, achieving and sustaining a picture-perfect lawn requires time, effort, and expertise. Many homeowners find themselves struggling to keep up with the demanding tasks of lawn care, leading to lackluster results and frustration. That's where a professional lawn care and landscape businesses comes to the rescue. In this blog, we'll explore the numerous advantages of hiring...
Published on Friday, April 28, 2023
When you Google, "how do you kill weeds in grass", you get solutions like RoundUp, horticultural vinegar, boiling water, salt water, and gasoline. While all those suggestions are true, they also kill EVERYTHING as a result. Far too often we get phone calls from people who have sprayed weed killer on their lawns and the result is white/yellow patches everywhere. That's because the product they used killed grass and all.
Our suggestion, only use those products on driveways, back...
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
When mother nature delivers a soggy spring or a summer heat wave, it stresses your lawn. Stressed or unhealthy lawns are much more likely to develop disease (aka. fungus); so the better you care for your lawn, the better the grass will be able to handle the natural conditions in your area.
Fungal diseases in your lawn can take on a variety of forms. From dead-looking brown patches to highly visible spots, threads, rings, or slimes, once fungus strikes your yard, it can be difficult to treat.
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Published on Thursday, April 28, 2022
When it comes to our homes, we do so much to create a safe environment. We install smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, security alarms, video cameras and so on and so forth. But what do we do to protect our loved ones outside? What do we do to ensure the safety of everyone who enters our backyards?
Linnemann Lawn Care and Landscaping ensures that your property is safe from the one insect that can wreak the most havoc on you and your guests - MOSQUITOS! This insect is the number one...
Published on Monday, March 28, 2022
The grass that makes up your yard area has a "life cycle." This life cycle is based on what type of grass you have and the climate it is growing in (ie. warm-season, cool-season or biennial grasses). Here in Illinois, our grasses are in the cool-season life cycle as they endure the long, cold winters and regreen in the spring. By understanding the life cycle of grass, you'll be able to determine the best time to fertilize your lawn and treat for...
Published on Sunday, February 27, 2022
Spring is just around the corner which means it's time to start getting ready for lawn care through proper maintenance - fertilization and weed control.
With a routine fertilization and weed control schedule, you can have peace of mind knowing that your lawn is getting everything it needs to reach levels of optimal health. Our 7-step lawn care program is designed to make sure your yard stays healthy all year long.
Each step of our process is formulated with your lawn in mind. These...
Published on Friday, April 16, 2021
A perfectly healthy, lush green lawn can boost your curb appeal and give you a stunning outdoor space. But a dying and decaying lawn can make your property the unfortunate eyesore of the neighborhood. The trick to making sure your lawn stands out in a good way is proper fertilization.
Just like any plant, grass needs the proper nutrients to grow and thrive. It needs to be healthy enough to stand up to foot traffic, prevent weeds, and resist damage from extreme weather. Optimal...