Despite how much seed garden centers push out the door, spring is one of the worst times to seed a lawn. Spring seed rarely survives beyond the first days of July. By the time the seed germinates, the seedlings do not have enough time to develop a good root system before the onset of hot weather. [...]
It’s easy to ignore your lawn in the winter, but these winter lawn care tips will save time and money when spring hits: Lawn Traffic • Keep foot, vehicle and pet traffic off the lawn as much as possible. If you cannot keep traffic off the lawn, look for ways to distribute the traffic over [...]
Gather up your newest plant and seed catalogs and pull up your favorite gardening websites. More winter garden tips, now is a great time to plan and order seed and plant materials for next year’s garden. Purple Passion Asparagus – This asparagus is delicious! It's so sweet, mild, nutty flavored and tender that you will [...]
Watering Lawn We had a very dry September and October and recent rains were not enough to make up the water deficit. To keep your lawn, trees and shrubs healthy, it is very important to deep water your entire landscape to a depth of 9 inches or more before the ground freezes. Test your lawn’s [...]
Dormant Seed Lawn Now = Great Lawn Next Spring If you missed the window for early fall seeding, don’t worry. Dormant seeding is the next most effective, efficient, and economical way to fill in a thin or bare lawn. DO NOT wait until spring to get any thin or bare areas seeded. Instead, put your [...]
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 [...]
