Landscaping Blog

Most lawns need about one to one and a half inches of water per week, including rainfall. Deep, infrequent watering encourages deeper root growth and drought resistance. We recommend watering early in the morning to minimize evaporation and reduce the risk of fungal diseases. An irrigation system with smart controllers can optimize watering schedules automatically.

Core aeration is best performed during the active growing season for your grass type. For cool-season grasses, aerate in early fall or spring. For warm-season grasses, late spring through early summer is ideal. Annual aeration relieves soil compaction, improves water absorption, and promotes healthier, thicker turf growth throughout the season.

The ideal mowing height varies by grass type. Most cool-season grasses should be maintained at three to four inches, while warm-season grasses thrive at one and a half to two and a half inches. Never remove more than one-third of the blade length in a single mowing. Taller grass shades the soil, retains moisture, and naturally suppresses weeds.

Organic weed control starts with maintaining a thick, healthy lawn through proper mowing, watering, and fertilization. Applying corn gluten meal in early spring acts as a natural pre-emergent herbicide. Hand pulling weeds before they seed, overseeding thin areas, and maintaining proper soil pH all help create conditions where grass outcompetes weeds naturally.