Posts by Rich Oellrich

When it comes to basic lawn maintenance, pest control and prevention are priorities. It’s natural for your yard to attract pests, but it’s up to you to do something about it. For help with pest control, following some simple techniques can improve your yard and make it unwelcoming for insects and small animals. Maintain Grass…

Your lawn needs food to thrive. While most people understand that gardens and plants need fertilization, they often forget about their lawns. It’s true that lawns can be relatively low maintenance. It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep your lawn healthy. Still, you need to pay attention to its needs and consider lawn…

Homeowners commonly relegate tasks like planting, weeding and pruning to landscaping companies, while failing to recognize the additional services many of these companies offer. Although notable for their ability to improve the aesthetics of a property through gardens, greenery or maintenance, a reputable landscaper can bring so much more to the table. By knowing what…

While the fall season often calls to mind nothing more than images of dead leaves, it actually represents a crucial time for your lawn. Autumn is the ideal period both for planting cool season grass seeds, and for overseeding warm season grasses that will remain dormant during the winter. Of course, seeding your lawn properly…

There are many benefits of using natural methods for fertilizing lawns and gardens. Organic fertilizers are better for the environment and, if no other chemicals are used, will help keep your food free from synthetic toxic substances. Also, natural fertilizers benefit your soil by improving its water retention, raising its pH, and reducing erosion and…

Keeping your lawn healthy and green can be hard work. Regular watering, mowing and fertilization are each integral in maintaining lush, vibrant grass, but these steps alone are not enough. Core aeration is a necessary process to relieve the effects of soil compaction, and to keep thatch and weeds from overtaking an otherwise thriving sprawl.…

A lush green lawn is a dream of many a homeowner whether started by power seeding or laying sod. Each region of the country has its own recommendations depending on climate and time of year. The type of grass planted also impacts the amount of care the lawn needs, but there are things that most…

Your lawn is a natural respite from urban sprawl. You want to keep it happy and healthy but maybe your thumb isn’t the greenest and you don’t know where to begin. A professional can take the guess work out of managing your yard.  

If you are a homeowner, you know the health of your lawn can seriously affect the cost of your house. That’s why it’s important to make sure you keep that lawn looking healthy and vital. Watering can be time and attention-intensive, though, if it’s done manually. The sprinkler needs to be moved, and equipment costs…

Having a nice lawn is something many people idealize or strive to have. However, most people aren’t sure where to even begin. Not to mention it takes continuous effort to get your lawn in good condition. One of the most important aspects of lawn care is seeding. Here is what you should know about lawn seeding.    First…