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Shoo Flies Don’t Bother Me

August 17, 2016

In the field, Fairway Lawns hears a lot about lawns, and not just about how your dog is digging up your newly-planted tomato garden or how the weather is wrecking your mowing schedule. We also hear about the obstacles of not being able to spend as much time on your lawn as you’d like to. We run into this scenario below quite a bit:

Fairway Goes Mobile

March 2, 2016

Not only does Fairway keep up with the most modern and efficient ways to care for your lawn, but we also stay updated with the latest technology to best care for our customers. Fairway Lawns is excited to show off their new mobile live unit!

How To: Make A Landscaping Plan

January 6, 2016

With the New Year comes resolutions, setting goals, and looking forward to a fresh start and exciting adventures. One of those adventures you can begin at home in your front – or back – yard. Of course we’re talking about adventuring into landscaping! Landscaping is one of the most fun and less expensive ways to add some curb appeal.

Fairway Lawn’s 5 Reasons for Raking

November 4, 2015

If you’re not a fan of mowing, raking may be even lower on your list of fun things to do. At least a mower has an engine! But disturbing the rest of those beautifully colored leaves sleeping on your lawn is a necessity. And not just for the curb appeal! There are actually health benefits to removing the leaves from your yard.

How-To: Spot a Grub Problem

September 9, 2015

Grubs are small, white insects that live in your soil and can harm your grass by eating it and the roots. If left untreated, grubs grow to become beetles, which lay eggs that become more grubs. It’s a vicious cycle! It’s good to catch this problem early before they hatch.

When it Rains it Pours; How Overwatering Can Damage Your Lawn

May 27, 2015

So what exactly is overwatering? It can mean different things for different regions, but for southeastern US in the spring, overwatering means you are using an irrigation system, like sprinklers, every day or even every other day. We are getting plenty of rainwater right now, so sprinklers should be shut off until summer when the southeast can go a week or two without rain. Then it’s time to crank those sprinklers up!

Fireweed

May 19, 2015

Fireweed, also known as American Burn Weed, is a weed that pops up in lawns every spring (April - June) and seems to be increasing over the last few years in our area. This weed is short-lived and is not controlled by a pre-emergent.

Lawn Care Equipment Maintenance In The Spring

March 16, 2015

A little bit of service and preventative maintenance can ensure that your lawnmower, string trimmer and other lawn care equipment is running efficiently and won’t break down before you place them back into storage for the winter. Gasoline powered lawnmowers should be serviced using the following simple steps:

Avoid Yard Care Slip Ups In The Snow

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.

The Importance Of Raking Leaves

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.