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June

Tall turf fescue, which most Charlotte lawns are, is a cool season turf. This means that these lawns thrive in the spring and fall, while summer is their brutal adversary mainly due to heat and humidity. The most common mistake homeowners make is to implement improper watering procedures. Fescue lawns need an inch of water per […]

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July

In these extreme temperatures, fescue protects itself by going dormant; when this happens, the color of your grass might slightly diminish. To enhance the color of your turf, a granular application of iron (ironite) can be applied in the months of July and August. This product can be purchased at your local do-it-yourself stores (as […]

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August

Fescue, the predominant turf grass in Charlotte, is a cool season grass and doesn’t like the muggy conditions that accompany summer. To expect your turf to look like it does in the spring and fall will just get you frustrated. There are things, processes and applications, that can assist in damage control, but in the […]

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September

Depending on when you decide to aerate and overseed (it’s best to complete by mid October for optimum germination results), you will want to reduce your mowing height over a few weeks in order to have the turf cut as low as possible prior to seeding. This will enable the seed to make the best […]

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October

As you enjoy the fruits of your recent aeration and seeding, it is time to turn your attention to the beautiful and colorful varieties of fall flowers and ornamental plants! Now is the perfect time to brighten your yard with the colors of fall. Preparation is key. Remove the old flowers, including the root systems. Shake some of […]

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November

Begin to cut back spent perennials as they head to dormancy at the season’s end. We will talk more about late winter/early spring tasks later on. Remember to keep the water coming, as the cooler temperatures DO NOT equate  to more moisture. Your lawn needs at least an inch of water a week to continue […]

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December

As most of your leaves have already dropped, it’s a great time to begin your final fall clean up! Clean out all water features of remaining excess and debris before winterizing (if applicable). Don’t forget to clean your gutters. Spend a few minutes dead heading/fertilizing and watering your pansies. Be sure to winterize your irrigation […]

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January

January is the time to apply lime to your fescue turf. This will help build healthy root systems and help to manage pH levels. As is always the case each manufacturer of lawncare products has different spread rates, so read your package labels carefully. January also marks the beginning of mulch season! Once you have […]

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February

Crape Myrtle Pruning: Much of the crape myrtle pruning that you see around town is wrong. Your pruned crape myrtles should not look like this photo!! There is NO need to top them or do major stalk reduction. All you need to do is remove competing limbs from within the canopy so that the tree […]

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March

Pruning: If you’re unsure of yourself, start with something simple. For example: Mow your liriope (monkey grass) down to 2-3″ to allow new growth to push through. Simply use your mower and/or weed eater. Also, be sure to prune last year’s foliage from your lenten rose, as the foliage is beginning to push through! Also, […]

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