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POLLINATORS
Contrary to popular perception, spraying weeds in the lawn has little, if any, effect on pollinators. It's easy to point a finger at spraying but [...]
DETHATCHING
We get a lot of requests for dethatching here at ProLawns and we WON'T do it. Here's why: Should I dethatch with a dethatching machine? [...]
WHEN DO WE GET STARTED IN THE SPRING?
We'll be out on exactly April 1st... Fools! We've had seasons start before the end of March and have had 10+ inches of snow in [...]
AERATION
What is Aeration? Aeration is performed to help drive beneficial nutrients into the soil, reduce compaction, and create stronger, deeper roots for the grass. Overall, [...]
MAKING YOUR LAWN LOOK ITS BEST (BEYOND FERTILIZING)
Water as needed This typically doesn't become a concern until the hotter summer months (July/August). To keep turf at it's healthiest, experts recommend it getting [...]
2019 SIGNUP FAQ
When will you be coming? We get started as soon as the snow has melted and the ground has thawed. We'll need to skip some [...]
WHAT’S UP WITH THE LAWN SIGNS?
Quick history on the signs The main ingredient that's used on lawns was first developed in the 1950s for agriculture. It was harsh, unregulated in [...]
SPRAYING YOUR PROPERTY FOR INSECTS
Get professional mosquito, beetle, flea, tick, hornet, any insect control at DIY pricing. How I would (and did) treat my 1/2 acre property, in less [...]
HOW WE ROUTE AND SCHEDULE OUR TRUCKS
This post is written by Cely Padilla, the Office Manager at ProLawns. Cely has been the Office Manager since May of 2017. She creates routes [...]
BEST BACKPACK SPRAYER
The best backpack sprayer - is also incredibly affordable! With this backpack, and some know-how, you can have a weed and insect free property. This [...]
HOW THE WEATHER EFFECTS WHAT WE DO
7/6/18 - Matt Rohman It's said that a good lawn depends on three contributions: What it gets from professionals like ProLawns, what it gets from [...]
CHARCOAL AS FERTILIZER
5/31/18 - Lexi Rhoden (Investigative piece by ProLawns office staff) The charcoal briquettes you use as fuel are eventually reduced to a pile of charred [...]