by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 11, 2012 | Insects
White grubs are beetle larvae produced by Japanese Beetles. White grubs are about one inch long with three pairs of legs that grow near the head of the insect. White grubs are root feeders that destroy turf by cutting off the turf grasses ability to take up water...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 11, 2012 | General
The drought in eastern Iowa continues. If you live in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City or Waterloo area, chances are that your lawn is brown and crispy if you do not have an irrigation system. Since grass plants are mostly water, the lack of rain toppled by extreme heat...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 9, 2012 | Turf Grass
Proper lawn mowing is not as easy as you think. Most property owners know how to start a lawn mower, make paths across their lawn and cut grass. Custom cutters such as Clean Cut have perfected the art of cutting grass. Professional lawn care providers offer more...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 9, 2012 | Turf Grass
This blog includes lawn mowing tips for the professional cutter and homeowner. Mowing is the art of manicuring your turf grass. Creating and maintaining a healthy lawn is done by implementing proper mowing techniques. Mowing plays such a vital part in establishing...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 6, 2012 | Fertilizer Products
SCU and stabilized nitrogen fertilizer products are both used for lawn applications. Cheaper is not always better, when it comes to your lawn. Over the years we have used many different fertilizer products to service our customer’s lawns. When we were introduced to...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 6, 2012 | Fertilizer Products
Sulfur coated urea and stabilized nitrogen are two of the most popular fertilizer products used on turf grass today. There are many fertilizer products in the market today that promise great results. Not all products are equal and not all products deliver the same...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 5, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
If you trap lawn moles, you will know that you got rid of the problem pest. Knowing how to properly set your traps and knowing where to set them is absolutely crucial. As we discussed in Moles Part 1 and Moles Part 2 of our study about moles, we recommend using a...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 3, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
The best way to control and eliminate moles in your lawn is to trap them. Moles do not know the boundary lines of your property. Your neighbor is not doing anything to attract moles, nor are they sending them your way. Moles are naturally found in wooded areas but...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 3, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
Turf damage caused by moles can be severe. Chances are that most of you have seen turf damage caused by moles in one form or another. Walking through a mole damaged lawn can be an ankle turner to say the least. For as small as this creature is, it can sure create...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 2, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Seasonal, Shrubs and Trees
Creating color in your lawn adds eye appeal to your property. Landscapes are a great way to add color to your home or business. There are endless possibilities when it comes to trees, shrubs and flowers. Creating color in your landscape is an important part of...
