A topic many lawn care professionals discuss is which method of application is better: spraying the lawn or using a granular fertilizer.  Well the short answer is both.  Using a spray truck is the most advantageous in the spring when many types of chemicals are applied to the lawn at the same time.  2-4D which kills dandelions is […]

The most important part of a lawn mower is the blade.  In order for the mower to cut properly the blade must be kept sharp and sharpened to the correct angle which is 30 degrees.  The factory edge that comes on the blade is not even close to being sharp.  The lawn care professionals are […]

The Tri-Cities is well known for being one of the warmest locations in Washington State, however, we still grow cool season grass lawns.  Cool season grasses such as Kentucky blue, grow the best when the outdoor temp is between 68-73 degrees.  With that being said, May and September would be the ideal months to seed in a new […]

When the soil is properly aerated, there’s more room for roots to expand and for helpful microorganisms to go about their business. Rain and irrigation water is able to soak farther into the ground, and there’s less danger of runoff from such potentially harmful substances as fertilizer, pesticide and gray water. Of course, the fact […]

The best time to water the lawn is in the morning between 5am and 9am so that water is not evaporated and mushrooms do not form. If you water later in the day when it is hot more of your water will end up in the air and less in your lawn and landscaping. If you […]