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March 9, 2015
In most cases, snow is nothing to fear in the yard – it’s a great insulator, and it melts to provide much needed water to dry plants in the cold months. However, heavy snow and ice buildup can cause devastating damage in the landscape if limbs and trunks bend or break. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with snow and ice in the yard.
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March 2, 2015
A weed is any plant growing where it is not wanted. Lawn weeds belong to one of three categories: broadleaf, grassy, or grass-like. A typical broadleaf weed is a dandelion. Crabgrass is in the grassy weed category while nutsedge would be classified as a grass-like weeds.
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February 23, 2015
If you have not been diligent in raking your leaves this past fall you might be in for a patchy lawn this spring. The fact is, fallen leaves create a barrier over the lawn. A leaf mat traps moisture, inhibits sunlight and harbors insects and diseases that can kill patches of even the healthiest grass.
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February 10, 2015
Just in time for spring here's a great way to save more of your precious time. When you create an online account with Fairway Lawns you cut down the time you have to spend on less exciting things like mailing payments, calling to find out your current balance and maintaining records of your yard's treatment schedule.
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February 5, 2015
Few flowering plants can compete with crape myrtles for vibrant summer color. As an added bonus, crape myrtles thrive in heat and humidity and are drought tolerant to boot. Though many people plant crape myrtles, few people prune them correctly.
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January 19, 2015
lthough your lawn may be brown and dormant in January and February and look like it doesn't need anything, there are literally millions of weed seeds down there, just getting ready to germinate.
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January 12, 2015
Our promise to our customers is to support their lawn care needs with leading products and unmatched expertise while always demonstrating professionalism and integrity. A customer’s trust in us to treat his/her yard means a lot to our entire team. We feel the best way to reward this trust is to provide a level of service that produces results that exceed each customer’s expectations.
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November 9, 2014
The first day of winter doesn’t officially start until December 21st, though the upcoming weather may suggest otherwise. The so-called polar vortex, which sits over the polar region, is pushing down further south than normal in the coming days.
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October 7, 2014
The first official day of Fall was September 23, though the mornings have been cool and the leaves have been changing colors for a few weeks before that date. The crisp air reminds us that the leaves will soon drop and winter is soon upon us.
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