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Need More Lawn Care Tips?

When it comes to the lawn, a homeowner’s work is never done. To grow the greenest and lushest lawn, enlist the help of lawn care specialists. For more information, take a look at these additional links:

• How much water do you use to water your lawn? This page from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation can help you cut down.
• There are several kinds of insects that can harm your lawn. Learn more about them at this page from Environment Canada.
• When should you fertilize your lawn? The Weather Network has the answer.
• White grubs pose a serious threat to your lawn’s health. For more information, visit this page from Health Canada.
• Is your lawn ready for spring? If not, check out this page from AllAboutLawns.com.  

Do you have any questions? Call Dr. Green Services at (888) 472-7599.

Tips on Preparing Your Lawn for Warmer Weather

Spring is nearly here, and for millions of homeowners, this means it’s time to start thinking about lawn care. That green, lush lawn you’ve been dreaming about all winter can be yours if you’re willing to put in a little effort. Here are a few tips for preparing your lawn for warm weather:

Remove Debris

Whether it’s leftover leaves from fall, branches from winter storms, your children’s toys, or a garden hose, your lawn likely has more than just grass. Debris of any size can prevent sunlight from reaching your lawn and crush blades of grass, creating brown, bald patches. Before you get serious about lawn care, you should make sure you lawn is free from all organic and inorganic debris. If snow is still in piles on your lawn, spread it evenly to promote even melting.

Add Fertilizer and Seed

Retailers all over North America have already begun stocking lawn care supplies in anticipation of warmer weather. Consider buying all of the grass and seed you need now so you’ll be ready to start spring lawn care as early as recommended. At the beginning of spring, you should apply a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus in order to encourage root development. When it comes to seed, consult a local lawn care specialist.

Prepare Lawn Care Equipment

If you have any tools that are past their prime, now would be a good time to replace them. If you’re looking for a weekend project, sharpen the blades of your lawnmower and change its oil. Since your grass will grow in a hurry during the first few weeks of spring, it’s important to have all the tools you need to keep up with it.

If you need additional help getting your lawn ready for spring, contact Dr. Green Services. We’ll be happy to use our expertise to ensure that you enjoy a green spring. If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 472-7599.

Grubs are active!!!

We started on the lawns last week and our technicians have noticed a fair amount of grub damage. Here are some easy tips for homeowners to use to see if they have grubs:

1. Noticing brown areas in sections of the lawn

2. Animals digging at the lawn

3. A detached root system (the ability to pull the lawn up like a carpet)

If you have noticed or experienced any of these problems do not hesitate!  Call Dr. Green today at 1-877-374-7336.

The Damage White Grubs Can Do to Your Lawn

When it comes to growing a healthy lawn, every homeowner is faced with plenty of tasks, such as watering, mowing, fertilizing, and controlling pests. Come June, lawns all over Ontario will be plagued by white grubs—larvae of the June bug, European chafer, and Japanese beetle. If left to their own devices, white grubs can do significant damage to your lawn.

Dead Grass

During the late spring, hungry white larvae could be busy feasting on your lawn’s roots, collecting the energy they need to become adult beetles. If your lawn is looking unhealthy or is dead in patches, there’s a good chance that white grubs have taken over. In order to protect the rest of your lawn from becoming a snack, it’s highly recommended that you hire a team of lawn care professionals to eliminate them.

Unsightly Holes

Much of the damage to your lawn may not even be caused directly by white grubs. If hungry raccoons, skunks, and birds sense that there are grubs in your lawn, they will not hesitate to claw and peck until they have their fill. Unfortunately for your lawn, this could mean a series of unsightly holes. The best solution is to get rid of the grubs as soon as you can.

Prevention and Treatment Tips

The best defense against white grubs is a healthy lawn. Fertilizing and watering your lawn will give it a strong root system that white grubs can’t penetrate. If you already have white grubs in your lawn, you might consider introducing nematodes—microorganisms that act as parasites for grubs. Whether you’re looking to prevent or get rid of white grubs, it’s always a good idea to call in the professionals.

If you’re looking for a team of lawn care professionals in the Calgary area, contact Dr. Green Services. Our experts will work hard to ensure that your yard is free of white grubs and that it stays that way for the duration of the summer. For more information, call us at (888) 472-7599.   

How to Prepare a Lawn for Seed

Despite your best efforts, there’s always a chance that your lawn will suffer the occasional brown spot. Luckily, restoring your lawn’s green luster can be very easy.

In this short video, a lawn expert shows viewers how to prepare the lawn for seed. Working with a small patch of dead lawn, first put down some dirt, then sprinkle on light fertilizer, lime pellets, and finally, seed. Before you put seed on your lawn, however, this video recommends that you speak with a local professional.

If you have any questions about taking care of your lawn, please contact Dr. Green Services. Whether you live in Chicago or Calgary, we’re happy to provide all the lawn care advice and services you need. To learn more, call us at (888) 472-7599.