Winter Lawn Tips

Even though it snowed this past week, we’ve had dry conditions similar to the early winter of 2010. Be aware, the lack of moisture does put stress on your lawn and landscape. There are several species of mites that attack lawns during cold temperatures. The damage from these mites will go unnoticed until spring – at which time your lawn will be brown and unsightly. Additionally, the damaged areas will be slow to recover and will require costly care to improve. Read more…

Preventing the damage before it occurs is the key to maintaining a lawn that will be healthy and green next spring. The treatments range from simple lawn watering to monthly applications of insecticides. With low snowfall or other precipitation, mite populations can explode quickly. It is important to stay ahead of the situation by monitoring weather conditions. This is a hectic time of year with holidays and vacations so be sure to mark your calendar as a reminder to check your lawn and landscape for problems before they become too big to handle. Be sure to call us if you have concerns.