by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | professional lawn care, spring lawn care
When it comes to planting grass, whether creating a new lawn from scratch or overseeding an existing lawn, there are several factors to consider. Some may argue that the most important is timing. With the unpredictable weather we tend to experience here in Northern...
by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | professional lawn care
Understanding lawn care basics, like fertilizing and mowing, is valuable for the average homeowner. But often, more complex topics are dismissed. Let’s shed light on a critical factor that affects your lawn’s health: acidic soil. Understanding the...
by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | professional lawn care
Before you know it, the summer season will come to an end, and it’ll be time to transition your lawn into the fall. As we prepare the grass for the winter, lawn owners should take some steps to improve their grass’s growth and vitality, such as aeration....
by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | professional lawn care
Not all soils are made equally, and some may need a bit of help to support lawn growth. Have you ever noticed potted plant soil refusing to soak up water and leaving it on the surface? This same phenomenon can happen to your lawn. Soils can be hydrophobic, meaning...
by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | professional lawn care
Have you ever looked out the window at your otherwise perfect lawn, and saw skunks or crows digging away as if they are searching for buried treasure? They are most likely looking for white grubs that are inhabiting your lawn. So, what are white grubs? They are the...
by northernturfAdmin | Nov 20, 2023 | lawn fertilization, professional lawn care, spring lawn care
Since spring is in the air, I’m sure many of you are getting outside after another Maine winter to work in your yard. Of course, the need to clean up your lawn from the effects of our winter season is inevitable. However, a few words of caution are in order...