Red Thread Lawn Disease

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...
What is heat stress on lawns?

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?

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

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

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....