Lawn Threats

Learn how to prevent unwanted guests from infiltrating your lawn. We’ve assembled a wealth of information to help identify and control common weeds, insects, wildlife and disease.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want to learn how to get rid of fire ants in your yard? Learn to keep these stubborn pests in check with regular treatment.

pre emergent weed killer to eliminate summer weeds

According to the calendar, spring is still several weeks away, but now is actually the perfect time to battle summer weeds. As you read this, thousands of tiny seeds are germinating under your beautiful lawn, preparing to sprout ugly weeds. Go on the offense with pre-emergent herbicides. If you act fast, you can stop the weeds before you ever see them.

Why Rake Leaves?

The truth is, you don’t have to rake leaves. But before you get too excited, you also can’t just leave them lying on your lawn. If you have kids, definitely get out the rake and create some piles for fall-tastic jumping and playing, but once the fun’s over, you will need to decide what to do with all those leaves.

Fight Weeds, Diseases and Insects with Healthy Grass

Weeds, blights and pests can wreak havoc on our grass, no doubt. But would you be surprised to find out that these threats typically cause less than one-third of lawn problems? In fact, they are much more often symptoms rather than the underlying issue. The number one threat to your lawn is actually human error. Whether you or a service provider maintains your lawn, innocent mistakes in lawncare can lead to unwanted weeds, diseases and insects.

Control Raccoons, Armadillos, Squirrels and Other Critters

Occasionally wildlife interrupts our enjoyment of human habitats — spilling trash cans, clashing with pets, and even damaging our lawns. Here are some easy tips to minimize critter conflict.

How to Protect Your Lawn from Dog Urine

We love our four-legged family members, but we don’t love the damage they can wreak on our lawns. Caring for pets doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your desire for a beautiful lawn. Follow these tips to cultivate gorgeous grass and happy pets in the same yard.