Overall browning of tall fescue yards is very common in the summer. Most people think if they water the turf a few times here and there it will help the lawn get some color back, but this can actually do more harm than good! An overall brown color in the lawn is a telltale sign … Continued
After these last few weeks of rainy weather we begin to see large brownish patches in lawns. What you are seeing is called Red Thread Disease. You will see these patches gradually grown out of the turf with regular mowing and the onset of warmer weather. Spring and Fall are notorious for this disease especially … Continued
As you prepare to pull out your parkas and wool socks, HillSide Lawn Service is preparing your lawn for the long winter ahead! With fall coming to an end, your lawn is receiving our winterizer treatment, which is one of the most important lawn applications of the year. This slow release fertilizer will feed your … Continued
HillSide Lawn Service’s Aeration & Overseeding will give your lawn the help it needs to efficiently use nutrients and water, as well as introducing new desirable grasses to thicken the existing lawn! Fall is the ideal time for this service due to the onset of cool weather and the best potential for seed germination and … Continued
Check out our new video to see exactly how we spray your lawn to keep those pesky insects at bay! In the video we are using our 100% organic spray that works on a variety of insects!
HillSide Lawn Service is proud to bring you a 100% organic pest control! This product will work on Ticks, Mosquitos, Fleas, Gnats, Stinkbugs, and more! We will be applying this product during the summer months when pests are at their peak. HillSide Lawn Service recommends this application 3 times throughout the summer to keep you … Continued
[fusion_text]Ever wonder if snow on the lawn can cause problems? The answer is yes: it can cause snow mold to grow on the grass blades which dangers the grass plants. It’s not a serious condition but can cause dead and thin areas in the lawn at the worst. HillSide Lawn Service recommends a spring fertilization … Continued
[fusion_text]Now that the snow has finally come to an end it’s time to get your crabgrass control down! We are out in full swing getting all of our customers fertilized and protected from dreaded crabgrass. If we don’t visit your property this first week don’t panic! We have plenty of time to get your application … Continued
One of the best times of year to apply lime to the lawn is in the winter months. This is when the soil is consistently moist allowing the lime to be activated in the soil for a healthy spring pH. It takes about three months for lime to actually move the pH reading so applying … Continued
When we were having our training session last week, our manufacturing rep from John Deere Landscapes/https://www.johndeerelandscapes.com/ said something that stuck in my mind: “I think the extended snow this season has kept the winter annuals down.” Thats an interesting notion worth considering. Does the snow keep winter weeds from doing well and being less of … Continued