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Mark Marino
Lime For Lawns (What is Lime and When to Apply?)
When it comes to lime for lawns, homeowners often find themselves confused. When should it be applied, and how much is too much? Do lawns even need lime? Sometimes they do, but it can be ...
How To Get Rid of Spider Mites
Spider mites are tiny and damaging insects that can infect outdoor and indoor plants. Unfortunately, a spider mite problem can cause leaf damage, issues with various landscaping elements in your yard, and much more. Understanding ...
How to Get Rid of Gnats in Lawn
Fungus gnats are common pests that many people struggle with at some point. Trying to figure out how to get rid of gnats in lawn and garden areas can cause a major headache for homeowners. ...
How To Get Rid of Voles in Lawn
Prairie voles are some of the most destructive pests in American lawns. Here’s how to get rid of voles once and for all. Vole Identification Voles are small rodents that closely resemble mice. They are ...
How To Get Rid of Clover In Lawns (Kill & Eliminate Clover)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Clover is among the most common broadleaf weeds in residential and commercial lawns. It is a perennial weed with many species, with hop, red, and white clover being the most common. ...
Best Armyworm Killers For Lawns (2023)
Armyworms are causing devastating damage to crops and lawns in the Tri-State this year. Armyworms get their names because they travel in groups. As they feed on turf grasses armyworm activity can be spotted from ...
Preventing Weeds in New Grass (How To Have a Weed-Free Lawn)
For me, there’s nothing better in lawn care than watching new grass seed grow. Whether it’s a newly seeded lawn as part of a lawn renovation or aerating and overseeding your existing yard, anticipating new ...
Lawn Care Acronyms (The Definitive Guide to Lawn Care Terms)
No matter the level of lawn care enthusiast, things can get tricky. Whether it be mother nature throwing us a curveball, irrigation issues, or simple human error, there’s a lot to learn. Nothing can be ...
Lawn Care in September (A Guide for 2024)
For my Northeast and cool-season lawn care gurus, welcome to my favorite time of the year – early fall lawn care! The summer heat is pretty much behind us and cooler weather is ahead. This ...
August Lawn Care Guide & Schedule (2024)
The dog days of summer are winding down and it’s time to take a step back and figure out this whole August lawn care thing. There are so many things that could have transpired in ...
THE BEST Starter Fertilizer For Grass, Seed & Lawns (2024)
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK The best starter fertilizer that I’ve used, and the one I recommend to all of my customers, is The Andersons 18-24-12 . It’s the perfect 3-4-2 ratio of N-P-K, with 50% ...
Testing The 5 Best Crabgrass Killers of 2024
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK After extensive testing, Drive XLR8 came out on top. The liquid form is easy to pour, and its measurement and application are a breeze. I sometimes mix it with Empero to ...