This is an ideal time to finally rid get those embarrassing bare spots in your lawn taken care of. They are unsightly and, frankly, your neighbors are judging you. HA! Just Kidding! But we know how frustrating they can be to deal with so if you take these simple...
Why? Because leaving leaves scattered over your lawn can be devastating for your lawn grass! Fall offers so many great opportunities to improve your lawn - especially since our area features "cool season" grasses, like fescus, rye and bluegrass. Applying fertilizer...
Look around your landscape - now is the time to zero in on those nasty bare spots that are hanging out for everyone to see! Now is also the best time to act if you need to seed a whole new yard. Whether a patch of grass or a field from scratch, let's get started!...
It's time to quit tolerating those ugly bald spots in your lawn and do something about them - especially since they are so easy to fix! There two ways to repair those spots that are both easy and efficient. Patching can be very effective - that is where you use...
This is the month to make it happen. Even if you don't do any other lawn care the rest of the year, the few steps you take in October will give you beautiful results! Simple things like removing fallen leaves and debris will help since your grass can not grow if the...
In February, we recommend you test your soil pH to determine if lime is needed and if so, how much. We have easy, affordable tests available for do-it-yourselfers. Remember, too, that the end of February marks the beginning of grass sowing time! You can sow your...
Lawn Care – How can I hit the ground running when it comes to getting a great lawn this year? The key to a beautiful lawn can be summed up in two words “Planning” and “Patience”. One you have a handle on these two things, anything is possible INCLUDING a lovely green...
This is a great time to aerate your lawn. It helps to prepare your grass for a great growing season next spring and after all the destructive weather mayhem THIS year, you're going to want to give your lawn every break you can! One of the best yard drainage...
Since November presents your last chance to perform a final few life-giving tasks for your lawn, we figure it is worth a reminder! The famous Evergreen of Johnson City 4-Step Lawn Care Guide has been a trusted roadmap for decades, for achieving a lovely lawn....
EJC recommends 4 steps to a thriving lawn full of healthy grass! (read about them all here)Fall is when you can perform a single step that can make all the difference in the appearance of your lawn! That's it - one easy step! Now granted, Evergreen of Johnson City's...
Brown Patch, a common lawn disease caused by a fungus, and it thrives in hot weather. It begins as an irregularly shaped spot of brown grass that soon enlarges into a big dead patch. And who wants THAT in their yard? Yech! Here's how to treat...
As heat settles in for the summer, here are some special tips from our lawn care experts to keep your lawn grass healthy and green! Don't water the lawn at night - do it in the morning! Watering at night allows it sit on the grass for several hours, before the sun...
One of the keys to a beautiful lawn is eliminating weeds - do it now before they go to seed and create an even bigger problem! Fertilome Weed Out Pro is our favorite choice, mainly because it's a real multi-tasker! Kill weeds, prevents crabgrass and stops lots of...
No problem! This is lawn care month, and that means filling in the bare spots, fertilizing, treating for weeds and lots more! Let's start with the RIGHT way to mow in the spring! Time it so that you are only removing about one third of the total blade growth each...
A Pre-Emergent applied now will stop weeds like crabgrass and goosegrass before they take hold in your lawn grass! Let's talk about what to use and how to use it... Our top picks for pre-emergent weed killers include Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper, which designed...
Every year you hear us talk about Evergreen of Johnson City's 4-Step Do-It-Yourself Lawn Care Program - why not make THIS the year you jump in and go for the most gorgeous lawn you've ever had?! Time to get started with Step #1! This month, through early March, get...
When it comes to battling weeds in your lawn and landscape, an early start is a MUST! Toward the end of this month, start the battle with a pre-emergent like Fertilome Crabgrass Preventer Plus Lawn Food for lawn weeds, or HiYield Weed & Grass Stopper, which is...
Revitalize your lawn by using sod to fill in the bare and thin spots - it's easy and affordable here at Evergreen of Johnson City! Or maybe you have want to start a whole new lawn with sod instead of seed! After all, with sod you get instant beauty instead of messy...
Winter is bedtime for your lawn grass so it's time to winterize that sleepy lawn. Now that your mower has been drained of gas, nicely oiled where needed and put away for about six months (Can we get a "Yay!"?), lets get the grass ready to go through the winter...
You may wrap up your mowing for the season this month, but don't stop there! Just a couple of easy steps taken this month can go a long way toward giving you beautiful green lawn you deserve! This month through early November is by far the very best time of the year...
There is some serious stress on your lawn right now, due to irregular rain patterns and our usual excessive August heat! Give the lawn grass a break with a few easy steps: Brown patch is unfortunately common in our area this month. Treat it (and the healthy grass...
Weeds are on the warpath now, getting ready to haunt your gardens and bedevil your landscape! Argh! In earlier newsletters we discussed the use of pre-emergent herbicides to avoid this onslaught. There is still time to use them for 2-3 months of pre-emergent...
