Professional Lawn Care Services in Cleveland, TN

We recommend that you over seed in the fall; by doing so, the grass will have time to mature before it is time to apply pre-emergents. If you miss the fall seeding, then spring seeding may be necessary, please call us for consultation on spring seeding.

There are no chemical treatments available for the control of mushrooms or toadstools. Mushrooms arise from decaying organic matter under the soil and the remains of old trees are the most common cause. Although there is no chemical treatment available, there are a few options. You can try to dig up the decaying organic matter or destroy the mushrooms with a rake or lawn mower.

Just because you see grubs when you dig to plant a shrub doesn't mean they are doing turf damage. One way to test is to identify a brown area of your lawn and pull on the blades of the grass; if it rolls back like carpet and you see numerous grubs, call us!

A number of reasons may be contributing to your problem; hot, dry weather, excessive irrigation, poor soil drainage, or excessive nitrogen could be the culprit. Correcting these issue along with applications of fungicides upon first symptoms of the disease and maintaining a good herbicide and fertilization program will help.

Before 9 a.m. is the most efficient time for irrigating. The lawn is already wet from dew, humidity is high, calm conditions usually exist and temperatures are cooler, all of which favor maximum infiltration and utilization of water. Irrigating later in the day allows the grass to stay wet through the evening hours, which increases the risk of disease. During rain-free periods, approximately one inch of water will be needed per week to maintain lawn quality.