Category: Weed Control
Lawn Winterization: The Benefits Of Winterizing
What Is Winterization?Winterization is probably the most important step of any fertilization program, besides the crabgrass pre-emergent. And there are huge benefits to winterizing your lawn. Your winterization app typically goes down in the late fall or early winter, before the ground freezes. Here in Central Indiana, that can be from mid November all the […]
Drought Stress And Heat Damage In Cool Season Lawns
Lets Talk About Drought Stress And Heat DamageHere in Central Indiana, we are well adjusted to the large swings in weather conditions that often occur. Our lawns, however, are not. Cool season grasses such as tall fescue and bluegrass are especially susceptible to drought stress and heat damage and prefer a window of temps between […]
Why Do I Have So Many Mushrooms In My Lawn?
Why Do I Have So Many Mushrooms In My Lawn?Why Do I Have So Many Mushrooms In My Lawn? Recently, we have been getting a lot of rain. This has kept the subsurface of the soil very damp. Those damp conditions speed up the decay of dead tree roots, mulched leaves and grass clippings and […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawncare.
Frequently Asked Questions About LawncareHow Do You Measure My Lawn?We use recent satellite imagery along with proprietary software to get the most accurate measurements of your turf and home. This gives us a very accurate measurement to base your quote on. Do I Need To Be Home During My Application?It is always great when we get […]
3 Benefits of Lawn Fertilization
We have yet to meet a homeowner who doesn’t dream of a lush, green lawn that’s healthy and grub-free. However, we have met plenty who just don’t have the time to keep up with their lawncare. That’s why they all turn to Blue Duck Lawn Care. Our new fertilization program is designed with the busy […]
Understanding Your Tele-Turf Soil Analysis
What Is The Soil Analysis?During our onsite Tele-Turf visits, your specialist will use a tool known as a soil probe to take small plugs from the lawn. These plugs will be shipped to our soil laboratory for chemical and physical examination. This examination will tell us exactly what is going on at the molecular level […]
Turf Consultation Of The Future: Tele-Turf
What Is Tele-Turf?Tele-Turf is an exciting new service offered here at Blue Duck Lawn Care and is the future of turf consultation. Additionally, it gives you 2 options to access a turf expert for a lawn analysis that works around your busy schedule. Time is always at a premium for a homeowner. Time spent with family, […]
Broadleaf Weeds And How We Control Them.
The Goal Is Broadleaf Weed ControlMost homeowners dream about having a beautiful lawn. A well maintained lawn can make a home stand out from the neighboring houses. It can increase the value of a home up to 15 percent. One of the biggest issues that a homeowner faces in the pursuit of a showpiece lawn […]
Moss Is Taking Over My Lawn!
What Is Moss?Moss is one of the most primitive plants in the world. Mosses existed as early as 290 million years ago, and haven’t evolved much in the time in between. There are over 12,000 species of mulch distributed throughout the world. Mosses are commonly confused with hornworts, liverworts and lichens. Ecologically speaking, mosses are the vultures of the […]
Grub Damage And Grub Control
Grub Damage And Grub ControlGrub damage is one of the more costly and unsightly damages that can occur on a lawn. White grubs are C-shaped insects with a chestnut colored head and 3 pairs of clearly visible legs. The rear end is slightly larger than the rest of the body. It may appear darker in […]
