Chip & Pail

Chipmunks are such cute little critters; scampering from place to place collecting seeds and chirping gaily as they fastidiously save for the long winter ahead. The most famous of all of them are Chip & Dale, who drive poor Donald Duck crazy with their non-stop...

The Clash of the Grasses

Once upon a time, on the peaceful grounds of a multi-million dollar estate, there was a gorgeous expanse of expensive bluegrass sod. The king and queen loved to stroll throughout the grounds knowing that their lawns were the fairest of them all. “Darling” the kind...

Moles and Voles Bring the Big Dig to Your Backyard

Each Spring we receive quite a few calls regarding Moles and Voles.  Though they sound similar, these animals are quite different in most respects, and require different control strategies. Moles are commonly referred to as rodents, when in actuality they are...

Dogs and Lawns

One of the most annoying problems faced by pet owners is the appearance of small areas of dead grass caused by a dog’s caustic urine. Although we enjoy our pets immensely, many of them are banished to either a small corner fenced-run or kept inside. The easy...

Broadleaf and Grassy Weeds

CRABGRASS Ask any lawn care professional what the hardest aspect of their lawn care program is, and I’m sure you’ll get the same answer: crabgrass. This annoying weed is extremely virulent, especially in times of drought.  Cool-season grasses like...

The Science of Lawn Care

Scientific research has made an incredible and lasting impact on crops of all types.  Our ever-increasing ability to examine minute differences on a molecular level has allowed us to improve crop performance and combat a variety of pests with environmentally...