The reasons are obvious to seed a bare, thin, or otherwise ugly lawn. Yet many lawn owners do not understand the importance of annual seeding to keep a beautiful lawn in its prime. Properly planted and cared for, today’s best seeds can give you: An earlier green-up in the spring Better color in hot weather [...]
There is no better time than late August through September to improve, repair, or rebuild a lawn. Seed selection, preparation, and watering are critical to success. Martz Bros. Lawn Care will design a plan tailored specifically for your lawn. Call 913-789-9333 or visit our website www.MartzBrosLawn.com for a FREE Lawn Renovation Estimate today! Take these [...]
Trees are a beautiful part of landscaping, but can make growing a plush, green lawn difficult. If part of your lawn is in heavy shade, it will need special care. Inadequate sunlight reduces photosynthesis, the process that produces food for the plant. Without this natural food, the lawn becomes very weak. Heavily shaded turf is [...]
Nothing is more fundamental to the needs of a healthy lawn than good mowing practices, especially in hot weather. - Keep the mower set high so the grass has the chance to create shade and cool the soil. - Mow often enough to prevent the removal of more than 1/3 of the grass blade. The [...]
If your lawn has a yellowish-green "grassy" weed that grows about twice as fast as the rest of your lawn during warm weather. You probably have yellow nutsedge (a.k.a. “nutgrass”). Although nutsedge control is included with our mid-summer and late-summer treatments hand pulling is necessary if you have nutsedge in your garden areas. A single [...]
