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How To Prevent Grub Worms

Here in Ohio and most of the midwest for that matter, grub worms are getting ready to be hatched. Without going into a long drawn out explanation of what grub worms are: just trust me that you need to apply a grub worm preventative sometime between June and mid August so you lawn is protected. There is one problem with most grub worm killer products, however, and that is that they contain high amounts of nitrogen fertilizer in the mix. (Scott’s Grub X is one such example).

You guys know that we get watering restrictions and even bans here in Ohio and that means we DO NOT want to put excessive nitrogen on a lawn that has gone dormant from lack of water. Trust me, this is very bad for your lawn. But you still need to treat for grub worms and below is a quick vid I did to show you just exactly what to do to kill and prevent grub worms without applying nitrogen!

Here is the link to check it out!—-> Greenview Grub Control & Prevention, 15 Lbs <—-

June 27th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Lawn Care Tips | Leave a comment

Dayton Area Lawn Care And Pest Control Advice

I love to work on my lawn and landscape here in Dayton. In fact, I’d be willing to say I have a true passion for all things green. But as a great man once said, in order to love your roses, you have to hate the weeds that choke them.

With that in mind, I try to hire professionals for many outdoor tasks, just to ensure I am getting the best results and not missing anything. Here are some of the main jobs that I choose not to do on my own.

Lawn Aeration Dayton
Aerating the lawn is a process whereby a large machine is run across the lawn and cores of soil are removed. This helps to reduce soil compaction and also break down an overly thickened thatch layer. I honestly believe that aerating the lawn is the single best thing you can do for it all year long, but I just can’t get it done myself. The machine is too heavy and I’d rather just hire a pro to get it done for me, and you should too.

Grub Worm Treatment
Grubs are insects that feed on the root system of the lawn and can cause major damage if their populations get out of hand. You mainly need to worry about them in the later summer and fall, so call your local lawn pro to get this application down in June or July. Most pros will give you a guarantee with this treatment, and that’s why I leave it to them.

Pest Control
I don’t know about you, but controlling pests like ants, fleas, spiders and ticks just seems like a never ending battle that I just can’t win. In addition, mice are just not my cup of team either. That’s why I always call exterminators like Terminix to come out and keep my home clear and pest free. For some reason, pest control seems like something I want to leave to pros, especially in the case of termites. I’ve heard many horror stories with those critters and I am not willing to be another victim!

You may have a better handle on some of the outside chores and are able to accomplish them on your own. But for me, I’d rather hire out some of the more difficult and important tasks, just to make sure they get done properly and nothing gets overlooked. You might do well to take this same advice. If you live in Dayton, now is the time to get this going!

February 1st, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Landscaping | Leave a comment

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