by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 3, 2012 | Turf Grass
A quality lawn takes a lot of work. Ever wonder how your neighbor has such a nice lawn in the middle of summer? Most people just see the end result and not all of the hard work that goes into making a lawn a master piece. We have taken care of lawns that have...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 3, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance
Cutting lawn care costs seems to be the most popular way to save money in a slow econonmy. When approaching lawn and landscape services, everyone wants to get the most bang for their buck. Cutting corners and eliminating services does save you money in the short...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 2, 2012 | Landscaping, Weed Control
Plastic weed mat is a great product to use in your landscape beds to reduce weed infestation. Installing the proper landscape products from the get go will decrease the chances that weeds will appear in your landscape beds. If you have mulch beds, the best way to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 2, 2012 | Landscaping, Weed Control
If you want to stop weeds before they infest your property, consider applying pre-emergents to your landscape beds. If you have invested a substantial amount of time and money in your landscape, the last thing that you want to happen is a weed out break. There are...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 1, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Properly prepping your soil prior to sod installation will save you a lot of headaches in the long run. Cheaper is not always better when it comes to sod installation or sod quality. There is a reason why other contractors charge significantly less to do the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Aug 1, 2012 | Grading and Drainage, Seeding and Sodding, Weed Control
Finish grading prior to sodding so that you have an even surface to work with. One of the fastest ways to have an instant lawn is through the use of sod. Sodding generally costs more than seeding because it is more labor intensive and you are paying for the instant...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 31, 2012 | Shrubs and Trees, Turf Grass
Extreme drought conditions are hitting Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or Waterloo areas. It doesn’t come as any surprise that we have now been upgraded to extreme drought status. Being in extreme drought conditions has a lot to do with the quality of your lawn and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 31, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
When choosing seed blends for your property, there are several things to consider. Will this seed work well with my lawn? Will this seed give me the turf color and density that I am looking for? If you are looking for a cool season perennial grass, then you will...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 30, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Most lawns found in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Waterloo have a mixture of fescue or bluegrass seed in them. I have a feeling that most everyone without an irrigation system will require some form of seeding this year. When seeding your lawn, it is important to use...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 30, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Seeding damaged lawns is necessary if your grass is not coming back after the recent drought. If you are like most of us with un-irrigated lawns, your lawn is probably pretty crispy by now. This summers excessive temperatures and lack of rain has done quite a number...
