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Mark Marino
All About Lawn Care Insurance
What impacts the cost of my landscaping liability insurance? Business owners need business insurance to protect financial assets. Businesses in all industries face risks that are mitigated by insurance. Lawn care insurance cost is an ...
THE BEST Organic Fertilizers for Lawns
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK My favorite organic fertilizer is 10-0-1 Organic Lawn Food by Jonathan Green—sulfate of potash (SOP), slow-release nitrogen from feather meal and soybean meal, plus iron. Lawn Food also contains sulfur and ...
How To Get Rid of Chickweed in Your Lawn For Good (2023)
Known for its small white flowers that bloom in the spring months, chickweed is an invasive lawn weed that can quickly infiltrate lawns. It is an annual weed that grows low to the ground and ...
How To Have A Perfect Lawn (6 Simple Steps to an Awesome Lawn)
Achieving the perfect lawn isn’t an unassailable dream. While a lush, beautiful lawn isn’t likely to happen by chance, most homeowners can maintain a good-looking lawn by following a good lawn maintenance routine. A perfect ...
The Best Time to Water Grass (And Worst Time To Water Your Lawn)
Aside from proper lawn mowing, the next most important piece to any lawn care guide to a healthy lawn is proper lawn watering. If you follow this guide to proper watering, you’ll avoid shallow root ...
How To Get Rid of Creeping Charlie in Your Lawn (Ground Ivy)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Patience and persistence are the name of the game when dealing with Ground Ivy. Also known as Creeping Charlie, Ground Ivy spreads like crazy and is one of the most difficult ...
Lawn Care in October – The Ultimate 2023 Guide
We’re now nearing the end of the annual lawn care season, friends. It’s a little bittersweet as we have a final domination sendoff for Halloween, to only soon put our lawns to bed for a ...
How Long Does It Take For Grass to Grow?
Late summer and early autumn is the perfect time of year to plant grass seed. Whether you overseed an existing lawn or completely renovate your lawn, this is prime time for cool-season grasses. For cool-season ...
Dealing with Armyworm Infestation: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention
The common armyworm, notorious for its destructive nature, poses a significant threat to lawns, particularly during late summer and early fall. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on identifying, treating, and preventing armyworm ...
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn?
The age-old question, “How often should you mow your lawn?”. The short answer: as frequently as you can. A beautiful lawn is dependent on several factors, but I’d put proper mowing at the top of ...
How Often to Water Grass Seed (How Much To Water New Seeds)
How often does new grass seed need to be watered? This is a lawn care question with an answer that depends on a lot of different factors, like the current state of your lawn—whether you’re ...
How To Get Rid of Wild Violets (What You Need to Know)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Wild violets are the toughest broadleaf weeds to control entirely. With its underground rhizomes, wild violets spread like ground ivy and can quickly take over a lawn if left untreated. The ...
