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While water is critical to the health of your lawn, too much water can have devastating effects on your turf, leaving it susceptible to pests and diseases. Here are a few signs that will let…

Your southern lawn is everything you want it to be: green, healthy and weed-free. Then you spot the dreaded mound, the tell-tale sign of a fire ant colony. Your first impulse may be to take…

Ornamental trees and shrubs need nutrients throughout the year. So, you might be wondering why we fertilize them only once a year in the spring.  The answer is Polyon, the high-quality granular fertilizer that we…

You may have heard the term “aeration” in discussions about lawn care. Maybe you have even had your lawn aerated at one time or another but are still not quite sure about the benefits it…

Is it Worth It? Lawn fertilization and weed control plays a major role in creating the picturesque lawn so many homeowners desire. While it may be tempting to go the DIY route and try and…

Lawn care regimens are not designed with birds in mind, but many of us enjoy the distinctive songs and fascinating colors that birds bring when they visit. While we wait for the development of a lawn…

As the holidays get closer, it’s important to keep in mind that holiday plants have very different needs. It’s unusual for a poinsettia kept indoors to last for much of the new year, but other…

The opinion that deer are beautiful is almost unanimous. Unfortunately, however, deer like to eat plants, including ornamental trees and shrubs. While it’s not possible to keep deer out of your yard entirely, combining a…

Our hot, dry summers can be hard on ornamental trees and shrubs, rendering them weak as they head into winter conditions that can be even more challenging. Here’s our four-part plan for easing their transition….

With the end of summer in sight, it’s time to start preparing your lawn for cooler weather. Even if your grass is a warm-season variety that will be dormant during winter months, this short list…