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Mark Marino

My name is Mark Marino, and I am the founder, owner, and operator of Lawn Phix. With a passion for lawn care and turf nutrition for over a decade, I've dedicated countless hours to correcting soil and perfecting lawns. Today, my expertise, backed by formal courses at UMass Extension Pesticide Education, allows me to offer top-tier lawn care services and advice. I am a fully licensed and insured lawn care applicator in Massachusetts, specializing in comprehensive turf nutrition, weed control, and lawn pest control. My license number is AL-0053865. Contact me at mark@lawnphix.com or +1 (508) 500-8402.

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Tips

July Lawn Care Schedule

Welcome to the dog days of summer. With excessive heat and humidity, and perhaps lack of rainfall, your lawn may be stressed or even dormant at this point. This post is to help your cool-season ...

Reviews

Spreader Review: Spyker P20-5010 vs Lesco 50 lb Broadcast Spreader

There are many fertilizer spreaders types to choose from. But when it comes to prosumer models, that list gets narrowed down quickly. “Prosumer” can be defined as “an amateur who purchases equipment with quality or ...
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Tips

How to Get a Dark Green Lawn Fast – 5 Proven Steps for a Lush Lawn

The Secret to a Vibrant Green Lawn Imagine stepping outside to a lush, dark green lawn that looks straight out of a landscaping magazine. Whether you’re preparing for a summer BBQ, graduation party, or wedding, ...
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Lawn Care

How to Choose Grass Seed (Types of Warm & Cool Season Lawn Grass)

To grow a healthy, green lawn, you have to start with the best grass seed for your setting. In fact, grass seed is an umbrella term for many different grass species. Choosing the right type ...
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Reviews

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Heavy Traffic Grass Seed Review

Several years ago I underwent a full renovation in my backyard which originally spanned approximately 6,000 ft² Many trees (large and small) were taken down, as well as some wooded areas and plenty of weeds. ...
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Lawn Care

Brown Patch Lawn Disease (How To Prevent + Treat)

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I’ve had two turf-type tall fescue (TTTF) lawns over the past five years and am no stranger to brown patch disease. It is also the most common disease that I encounter ...
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Pests, Lawn Care

How To Get Rid Of Grubs In Your Lawn

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I experienced grub damage several years ago, and let me tell you, it’s no fun peeling back carpets of once-lush turf. I have since implemented a bulletproof strategy into my professional ...
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Lawn Care

How To Plant Grass Seed in Springtime (Overseeding in Spring)

If your lawn is looking thin or you have lots of bare spots, overseeing in spring can help fill it in. Overseeding cool-season and warm-season grasses in spring is a fairly easy task, and it ...
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Lawn Care

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips (2024)

There comes a point in every lawn care addict’s life when spring can’t come soon enough. After “springing ahead” an extra hour, the days are longer and the extra sunshine gives us all the extra ...
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Lawn Care, Crabgrass

How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass (Kill + Prevent Crabgrass)

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Crabgrass control is all about timing. This annual grassy weed germinates in the spring when soil temperatures hit 55°F for three consecutive days, and it thrives during the hot summer months. ...
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Products

Kelp4Less Green Lawn & Turf

The awesome guys and gals at Kelp4Less have a brand new product – and this time it’s specifically formulated for us lawn care addicts. Just in time for the 2020 lawn care season, Green Lawn ...
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Reviews

My4Sons Backpack Sprayer Review

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