As seed catalogs arrive, we get a peek into the not-so-distant future of gardening, and more importantly for some of us, enjoying our beloved lawns. As the outdoors remains in a frozen cold state of affairs, dreaming about colorful flowers, shrubs and vibrant green grass is the joy that gets us by until the spring …
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Winter is Harsh on Lawns
Season’s greetings from all of us here at Red Carpet Turf! A typical New England winter can spell trouble for a lawn: extreme cold, ice, high foot traffic, snow mold disease, rock salt, and plows. If that is not enough, voles can eat your grass underneath the snow cover, only to be discovered in the …
Summer is here! Please pay attention to your turfgrass!
Based off the weather forecast for the next 10 days, we are in for some warm weather. This is great for cookouts and outdoor activities and it’s certainly welcome based off the winter we had. However, managing turfgrass brings new challenges to our area. Lawns need to receive at least 1″ of water per week. …
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Not Your Lawns Best Friend
If you’re a dog owner, chances are that your lawn has suffered the consequences of house training. Dog urine can be caustic to lawns due to it’s high nitrogen content, leaving brown spots throughout your yard. Some horticulturalists have even referred to this condition as “dog spot disease.” If you’re looking for ways to minimize …
What risk do my children and pets face after a weed control product has been applied?
Please follow your Green Thumb Professional’s written instructions and remain off a treated lawn until it has dried or as an extra precaution, for 24 hours. This will reduce the potential for contact with the material to practically nothing. When the material is applied to a lawn, it dries very quickly to the target area. …
If chemicals can be used safely, why are there some people who still express serious concerns about their use?
Many people fear things that they know very little about. In fact, people naturally have a tendency to fear anything that is man-made, especially chemicals. However, many people do not recognize that there are things that occur in nature including natural chemicals that can be just as toxic or even more harmful than man-made substances. …
How much water does my lawn need?
Your lawn needs 1 to 1-1/2″ (3-4cm) of water weekly. Mother nature provides water, but she sometimes needs help. To determine the need for supplemental water, look for these telltale signs of oncoming drought stress: Areas of the lawn especially near concrete or asphalt (sidewalks and driveways), under large trees and on slopes, take on …
What risk do my children and pets face after a weed control product has been applied?
Please follow your Red Carpet Turf Professional’s written instructions and remain off a treated lawn until it has dried or as an extra precaution, for 24 hours. This will reduce the potential for contact with the material to practically nothing. When the material is applied to a lawn, it dries very quickly to the target …
When should I cut the grass?
Your lawn should be kept 2.5 to 3 inches (6-8 cm) long. Mowing height should be increased during the hot, dry summer. In most areas, the grass will grow more quickly in the spring and fall and require more frequent mowing. The lawn should be mowed frequently, so that only 1/3 of the total grass …