Mr Grass http://www.mrgrassblog.net The Official Chippers Turf Blog Mon, 20 May 2013 20:26:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Chinch bug lawn issues http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/20/chinch-bug-lawn-issues/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/20/chinch-bug-lawn-issues/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:26:49 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1722  

Chinch bugs are small insects that can make your lawn appear as though it’s dry but is actually slowly killing it before your eyes.  The adult chinch bug is a small insect that can be seen darting around in the thatch layer or surface of the lawn.… Read more

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Spring lawn seeding can be done in a single spot or an area providing a quick way to repair plow damage and dead spots from the winter, or damage incurred in the drought of 2012.  If done correctly, spring seeding can help restore otherwise lost grass area adding to summer enjoyment.… Read more

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I bet your lawn does look strange this spring, the result of unusually dry and sunny conditions.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/13/my-lawn-has-white-and-brown-patches-this-spring/feed/ 0 Concord NH lawn looking great http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/11/concord-nh-lawn-looking-great/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/11/concord-nh-lawn-looking-great/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:18 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1701 Here is a nice Concord NH lawn looking great due to proper treatments from our lawn program and watering.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/11/concord-nh-lawn-looking-great/feed/ 0 Dry spring weather delays lawn greening http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/06/dry-spring-weather-delays-lawn-greening/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/06/dry-spring-weather-delays-lawn-greening/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 21:47:25 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1696  

Have you noticed most lawns are just not greening up the way they normally do?  The lack of rainfall and continued dry weather has significantly reduced spring green-up and recovery from winter.  With minimal soil moisture, dormant grass is unable to push out new leaves made up primarily of water.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/05/06/dry-spring-weather-delays-lawn-greening/feed/ 0 Spring lawn care issues http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/10/spring-lawn-care-issues/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/10/spring-lawn-care-issues/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:21:26 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1689 As the snow recedes after our snowy winter, snow mold and mice damage may appear on your lawn as common spring lawn care issues.  Snow mold is a common turf disease and can range from visually unappealing to damaging with actual turf loss.  Snow mold can appear on the surface of your lawn even with no snow in some circumstances.  You will either see a pink or gray color, especially in the morning or with cool, moist conditions in March or April.  Once dry, the affected grass becomes matted, kind of like pink eye, all crusty.  I took the picture below of pink snow mold yesterday.  Another area was matted and dry, requiring a light raking to break up the old matted leaf blades so air and sunlight can hit the soil and speed up recovery.  Lawns with a severe case of snow mold should not receive an early crabgrass barrier.  Applying a crabgrass barrier with a severe case of snow mold will place unnecessary stress on your already weakened lawn, often promoting less recovery and/or thinning.  Your best option is to lightly rake a lawn with severe snow mold which will promote new growth.  This can be done in conjunction with a natural or organic fertilizer treatment followed up with crabgrass suppression in May.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/10/spring-lawn-care-issues/feed/ 0 NH lawn care includes fertilizer and lime for just $99 http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/04/nh-lawn-care-includes-fertilizer-and-lime-for-just-99/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/04/nh-lawn-care-includes-fertilizer-and-lime-for-just-99/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:07:31 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1682 Spring is officially here so take advantage of our spring lawn care special for a limited time to help your grass recover from snow mold and winter damage.

For just $99 we will give your lawn a generous portion of natural fertilizer and apply premium high calcium lime up to 10,000 square feet!  Save your spring weekend for family fun.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/04/nh-lawn-care-includes-fertilizer-and-lime-for-just-99/feed/ 0 Concord NH lawn care winner announced! http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/03/concord-nh-lawn-care-winner-announced/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/03/concord-nh-lawn-care-winner-announced/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:02:32 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1675 Congratulations to the Scigliano family who won $500 worth of free lawn care treatments for the 2013 season by entering the contest off this blog in Concord NH!  Look for these Chipper lawn care trucks in your neighborhood this season for a greener, healthier lawn.… Read more

]]> http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/04/03/concord-nh-lawn-care-winner-announced/feed/ 0 Do it yourself lawn care in NH http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/03/26/do-it-yourself-lawn-care-nh/ http://www.mrgrassblog.net/2013/03/26/do-it-yourself-lawn-care-nh/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:23:46 +0000 mrgrass http://www.mrgrassblog.net/?p=1668 Before you spend lots of money on “do it yourself” lawn care products this spring in NH, get a free lawn estimate that can save you both money and time.  April sweeps into NH as the dying remains of winter and departs with the sweet taste of spring like a gift to be unwrapped.  The end of March heralds the true beginning of the lawn season with lots of TV commercials and newspaper advertisements touting the latest in grass greening technology.  The good news, there is plenty of time to act smart and responsibly in achieving a healthy lawn or landscape.  The bad news, lots of confusion caused by companies that claim to have the best products or service for the “do it yourself” market.… Read more

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