Turfcare Tips Blog

As another year winds down, we take a little time to reflect on the past year as we look forward to the next. While we take some time to celebrate with our families, we realize that you, our customers, are part of our extended family. The hustle and bustle of our everyday routines make it easy to forget what is really valuable. The holidays give us a chance to step back and appreciate just how good we have it. Munie’s…Read More

The lawn care season may be drawing to a close, but we are always planning ahead. We hope that you have been happy with the level of service that Munie has been able to provide this past year. We also hope that you plan on having us back next season. We appreciate your business, and as a token of our appreciation, we would like to offer you a discount on 2019 services when you prepay now. Spring is a hectic…Read More

After a long summer of mowing, watering, and feeding your lawn, fall may feel like the time to scale back your turf care efforts. On the contrary, the steps you take to help your lawn this fall can be the most worthwhile in the long run. Aeration greatly helps this process along by relieving soil compaction, controlling thatch build-up, and opening the soil to allow air, water, and fertilizer to better reach the roots of your lawn. The process is…Read More

Whether your lawn has bare patches or just could use a little thickening up, fall is the time to plant new turf. Fall seeding will take advantage of the warm soil to sprout and the cooling fall temperatures to grow enough, which allows several mowings this season. Throughout the autumn, your new turf will have an opportunity to develop deep, viable root systems. With robust and healthy roots heading into the dormant season, your new grass will be more than…Read More

While bee stings are no picnic, pollination from bees performs a vital role for a variety of plant life. In fact, a third of the food we consume relies on bees. Bees transport pollen from flower to flower, allowing them to become fertilized so that they can produce fruit and seeds. In recent years, bee populations have dropped off dramatically. While we are not exactly sure of the reason for this decline, we do know of several ways in which…Read More

Mowing your lawn may seem like a straightforward task, but the WAY you mow makes a big difference to your lawn’s overall health. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you mow: Don’t mow too short Most growth happens in the top 2 inches of a blade of grass because that’s where photosynthesis (converting of sunlight to energy for growth) takes place. If you scalp your lawn, you take off all the growing parts. New growth then…Read More

During the hot days of summer, your method of watering your lawn can be just as important as the fact that you are watering at all. In the middle of a hot, dry summer, getting the grass blades wet will not do the trick. A proper watering takes a bit of patience. A slow, steady soak ensures that water reaches the roots. When this happens your turf is able to absorb valuable moisture that helps keep it green and healthy…Read More

Grubs — they’re almost as ugly as the damage they cause. These pests are so sneaky it’s often difficult to even know they’re doing damage until it’s too late. To add insult to injury, grubs tend to congregate in healthy lawns where turf roots are thick and juicy. Grubs are actually larvae of beetles. Most are off-white with brown heads, and known by the “C” position they take when disturbed. Grubs overwinter underground and begin feeding on turf roots in…Read More