Expert Lawn Care Tips for Every Season
Red Thread Lawn Disease
Are you noticing small brown patches in your lawn? In the early morning hours, do you see red/pink strings in your lawn? If so... it is possible you have Read Thread Lawn Disease What is Red Thread? Red thread is caused by the fungus Laetisaria fuciformis. It thrives...
What is heat stress on lawns?
Does your lawn look burned out? Does your lawn look like the photos in this post? If so, you likely have heat stress and/or Ascochyta leaf disease in your lawn. Heat stress on lawns (also called heat shock) and Ascochyta leaf disease are triggered by intense sun, heat...
Why Are Lawns So Brown This Spring?
We’ve noticed—both in our customers’ yards and around town—that lawns just aren’t greening up like they normally do. So, why are lawns so brown this spring? Our observations, along with findings from the University of Minnesota, point to winter weather as the main...
Spring Weeds
Spring Weeds Are Waking Up! Dandelions are blooming! As we go into May, perennial weeds like dandelions, creeping charlie, clover, broadleaf plantain, and thistle emerge from dormancy. Annual broadleaf weeds, such as knotweed and spurge, are also starting to...
Golf Course Quality Lawn
“Have your lawn looking like a golf course”... ”get a golf course quality lawn”.... golf course this and golf course that. These are some phrases that are thrown around describing a successful lawn and something that can be provided based on products applied....
Why Preventing Crabgrass is Key to Controlling Crabgrass
Crabgrass is considered a weed in most lawns. Preventing crabgrass from establishing is the best defense against its spread. Once crabgrass takes hold, it grows aggressively, choking out healthy grass and leaving unsightly bare patches. The key to controlling...
Why Is My Lawn Brown After the Snow Melts?
Why Is My Lawn Brown After the Snow Melts? As winter fades and the snow melts, you might notice that your lawn has turned brown. While this may seem concerning, there's no need to worry—this is a natural process. Your grass is likely in a dormant state, a survival...
Lawn Transformation: Jeff’s Journey to a Healthier Lawn
Starting with an ugly lawn When Jeff first signed up for bioLawn services in 2022, his lawn was in rough shape—thin, brown, and struggling. Jeff's lawn was in need of a LAWN TRANSFORMATION! He started with our bioBase program, which helped quickly address the weeds....
The Snow Melted! – What should you do to your lawn in March?
What Shouldn't You Do For March Lawn Care? March weather in Minnesota and Wisconsin is unpredictable, and your lawn is still dormant. That means it's best to keep maintenance to a minimum: 🚫 Don't rake – It can damage fragile grass.🚫 Don't mow – It’s too early for...
bioLawn Fall Lawn Tips
Fall has the optimal weather to grow grass in the Twin Cities. With winter approaching, you can take several actions to prepare your lawn for winter. Taking action now will help you have a better lawn the following year. 1. Continue watering Lower temperatures reduce...