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Marigolds in June

June 11, 2015

With the onset of summer, many think it is too late to grow seasonal plants. However, June is the perfect time to plant some vegetables and flowers including beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, okra, sunflowers, and impatiens.

Cleanliness and less bullying attract more hummingbirds

April 27, 2015

Hummingbirds are particular about the condition of the feeder they use. They will quickly abandon a neglected feeder for a cleaner alternative. Depending on the outside temperature, nectar can spoil in as little as 2-5 days, causing fermentation and mold growth.

Turn More Of Your Yard Green

April 6, 2015

Try these more environmentally friendly ideas to make your yard a little greener: Solar Landscape Lights: they have come a long way in recent years. They’re now available in a wide range of styles, sizes and prices. They’re also more reliable than they used to be; high-quality lights can continue casting a friendly glow throughout the night.

Weeds Defined

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.

Get In Line For More Benefits With An Online Account

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.

Armyworms March Again

August 7, 2014

Reports are starting to come in from our branches that armyworms have become active once again. Spodoptera frugiperda, commonly known as the Fall Armyworm, is the caterpillar stage of a moth that actively destroys pastures, crops, and lawns.

Customer Assistant Tool Makes Lawn Care Personal

May 18, 2014

Fairway Lawns is delighted to have a great feature called “Customer Assistant” available for our customers, which was introduced earlier this year. Simply create an account with an email and a password.

Pollen Season Brings Bees (And Allergies)

April 18, 2014

For those of you with allergies, pollen can be a word that conjures up thoughts of sneezing, runny noses and congestion. This isn't, of course, the case for bees and other pollinator- in fact, it's a fantastic time of year to be a bee!

Crapemyrtle Bark Scale in Arkansas

February 15, 2014

First seen in Northern Texas back in 2004, the Crapemyrtle Bark Scale (CMBS) has now arrived in Arkansas.