Category: Lawn Diseases

3 Reasons for Brown Spots on Your Lawn

Now that summer is here, you might be noticing that your lawn isn’t as green as it used to be. Brown spots on your lawn are a common issue that many homeowners face. There are a few different reasons you may be encountering this problem. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Grubs Grubs are beetle larvae…

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Controlling Nutsedge

Nutsedge, also known as nutgrass, is a perennial grass-like weed that can take over your lawn and has proven to be difficult to remove if the proper treatment is not applied. It has been known to resemble grass blades which can make it difficult for the untrained eye to identify the weed. Luckily for your…

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Prevent Lawn Disease with Grasshopper Gardens

Each year residents throughout the Capital Region look forward to hosting their friends and families outside during the nice weather. Something that can quickly ruin your gathering is a lawn that has become overrun by disease. Allowing a disease to take over your lawn can cause long-term damages that can be difficult to overcome. Avoiding…

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Watering Your Lawn Properly

During the spring and summer months we spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying the sunshine, watering your lawn properly will help ensure it gets plenty of enjoyment as well. Water 2-3 Times Per Week: Watering your grass daily will give you a shallow root system which can cause winter stress and making it more…

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Lawn Fertilization is More Than Just Lush Green Grass

Professional fertilization programs from Grasshopper Gardens promote a vibrant lawn throughout the year. But fertilization goes beyond just ‘looking healthy’. Over time, your soil loses many of the key nutrients to keep grass looking healthy and green. The best way to keep a healthy lawn is to replenish the key nutrients with lawn fertialization. Our experienced lawn…

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