Grass Recovery

Grass recovery this season is slowly beginning in eastern Iowa.  The prolonged winter coupled with the lingering cooler temperatures has definitely slowed grass recovery.  Many homeowners are anxious to get their lawn back into shape after the brutal drought that we...

Spring Fertilizer

Spring fertilizer products usually include a pre-emergent crabgrass control additive.  If you are doing any spring seeding, make sure to avoid using products containing a pre-emergent.  Pre-emergent products will stop the seed from germinating properly.  Pre-emergent...

Drought Damage

Drought damage on plants and trees caused by last years dry conditions might not have been fully visible.  Long term drought damaged sustained by plants and trees might show itself this season.  Some plants and trees dropped their leaves when the drought conditions...

Turf Density

Turf density can be obtained by following good horticultural practices.  There are many variables that determine turf density.  There is more involved in obtaining a quality lawn, then just throwing some fertilizer on your lawn.  While fertilizing does play a key role...