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Mark Marino
Lawn Rust Fungus – The Ultimate Guide
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I don’t see a lot of lawn rust around here, but when I do, there’s no mistaking it. Lawn rust is most common in early fall and can indicate low nitrogen. ...
What’s the Difference Between Ironite & Milorganite?
We all strive every year to get our lawns green – a deeper dark green lawn. With so many products and brands out there in the lawn care market, it can get confusing. One question ...
How To Get Rid Of Moles In Your Yard
Many lawn pests can be found on the surface of your yard. Unfortunately, pests like moles create tunnels that allow them to live underground without being spotted. This makes them an incredibly frustrating animal to ...
Straw Cover For Grass Seed (Pros, Cons & Alternatives To Cover)
Newly seeded lawn? Then you already know that in addition to that thorough initial watering, the next most important thing is ensuring that you keep the seed in place until it’s able to germinate and ...
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish Bugs
Silverfish bugs are some of the most unsettling creepy crawlies to find in your home. Although these pests aren’t known for their aggressive behaviors, ability to spread disease, or painful bites, they can still cause ...
How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are a species of invasive insect native to Eastern Japan. These pests were accidentally introduced to a nursery in Riverton, New Jersey in 1916 . Within a matter of decades, the ...
Orchardgrass in Lawn: How to Control This Unwanted Grass
Common in the Midwest and in cool-season lawns, orchardgrass is a problematic weed that tends to grow in bunches. Known as pasture grass, it’s also a problematic one if it infiltrates your lawn turf. In ...
How To Get Rid of Henbit Lawn Weeds
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS The purple-colored flowers might look pretty when they bloom, but the henbit weed is nothing that you want in your lawn, garden, or landscaping. Henbit grows in areas that are constantly ...
How To Choose A Lawn Mower
Riding mowers, push mowers, and electric mowers – oh my! With so many to choose from and plenty of features to consider, it can be difficult to settle on the right mower. So, just how ...
Getting Rid of Quackgrass in Lawns
Quackgrass is a common perennial grass that grows in many different climates and just about every type of soil. And if it’s not managed properly, this creeping perennial grass can quickly lead to an unsightly ...
How To Get Rid Of Ticks
Of all the biting creatures that visit our lawns and gardens, ticks are arguably the worst of all. Not only do these pests have the ability to bite people and pets, but they are able ...
Mastering Mosquito Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Prevention, and Mosquito Killers
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I provided flea, tick, and mosquito services at Lawn Phix in 2023. I found the best way to get rid of mosquitoes, and prevent them from coming back, was by spraying ...
