In previous blog entries we have gone into some detail regarding many pests that can cause lawn problems. In the fall is when you can start to see lawn issues such as brown spots. This is indicative of pests such as army worms, mole crickets or grubs. Fall armyworms are the larvae of brownish – […]
We’ve all seen it, trees that look as if they are growing sideways, hedges that have taken over the garden they are meant to border and highlight. Driving around and seeing a large tree limb growing dangerously close to the roof of a house – leaving you to wonder what a bad storm would mean […]
How important is curb appeal? Take a drive through your neighborhood and make notes on which houses grab your attention and why. Most likely the ones that do are those with green lawns, pruned bushes and weeded flower beds. It’s not likely an over grown front lawn is going to entice you inside. Curb appeal […]
Tending to your landscaping is a year round job; each season brings a different set of tasks to be done to keep your landscaping neat and attractive. As summer comes to an end, there is clean up to do with annuals, think about what bulbs you want to plant for spring blooms and get your […]
In SC we live in a climate that is considered a warm season lawn area. The most popular turf grasses grown in South Carolina are St. Augustine grass, Bermuda grass, Centipede grass and Zoysia grass. The term “warm season” meaning the lawn lies dormant over the winter/colder months and grow in the summer/warmer months. Over […]
Mole crickets reside mainly in the south and are considered the # 1 pest in turfgrass management. There are 3 types of Mole crickets in the south; the tawny mole cricket and the southern mole crickets. Both were brought to the Unite States approximately 95 years ago and do not have natural enemies. There is […]
