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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 [email protected] or +1 (508) 500-8402.

Yard Mastery Freedom Fertilizer 17-7-6

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YARD MASTERY FREEDOM FERTILIZER 17-7-6

Allyn Hayne, aka The Lawn Care Nut, just launched a new granular fertilizer on Yard Mastery called Freedom Fertilizer 17-7-6 . The 45 pound bag of Freedom Fertilizer from Yard Mastery covers 15,000 sq. ft. ...
lawn mower cutting one-third grass

Lawn Care

What is the One-Third Rule?

Whether you search through lawn forums or YouTube videos, one comment, post, or mention that is sure to pop up is the 1/3 grass cutting rule for lawns. It’s a simple principle where you are ...
organic-fertilizer

Lawn Care

Organic Lawn Care – How To Care For Your Lawn Organically

No matter what your reasoning, switching to an all-organic lawn care program can yield a thick and healthy lawn. Whether you want to limit the toxic pesticides and herbicides, or just want to feed your ...
cool season grass going to seed

Lawn Care

Grass Going To Seed (Grass Seed Heads)

During the middle to late spring, cool-season turfgrasses are in full swing. Soil temps are becoming perfect and outside air temperatures are warming up – your grass is dark green and is looking mint. But ...
Summer-Survival

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Summer Survival – Treat & Prevent Heat Stressed Lawns

A brand new Kelp4Less lawn care product has hit the shelves to help aid in lawn heat stress, combat lawn drought, and ward off fungus and diseases Summer Survival is the perfect all-in-one water soluble ...
Poa Trivialis bunch in cool season lawn

Lawn Care

Poa Trivialis (Poa Triv Control) The Ultimate Guide to Rough Bluegrass

Poa Trivialis Control Poa trivialis (often just called Poa triv) is a weed grass that you definitely don’t want growing in your fescue lawn. Poa trivialis, commonly known as rough bluegrass — and its cousin, ...
Carbon-Phix-Lawn-Fertilizer

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Carbon Phix – THE BEST Carbon X Alternative

There’s no denying how effective and how well Carbon X fertilizer worked. It was a 24-0-4 blend with 14% sulfur, 7% carbon and 2% iron. Before Carbon Earth Company went out of business, Carbon X ...
Kelp4less-Micro-Greens

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Kelp4less Lawn Care Plan

I’m always open to try new things. I’m constantly learning, too. So for 2021, I decided to do something new and go for an exclusive Kelp4less only lawn care plan. Their products are amazing and ...
N-Ext RGS Root Growth Stimulant Bottle

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[N-Ext] RGS™ Alternative | Root Growth Stimulant Substitute

Looking for an alternative or substitute for [N-Ext] RGS™ ? Maybe you’re interested in substituting liquids by mixing your own solutions? Even more, looking to save a lot of money? If you have access to ...
Kelp4less Humic Acid

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[N-Ext] Humic12™ Alternative

Looking for an alternative to liquid humic acids like [N-Ext] Humic12™ ? Maybe you’re interested in substituting liquids by mixing your own solutions? Even more, looking to save a lot of money? If you have access ...
Kelp4less Thatch Eater

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KELP4LESS Thatch Eater (2-0-4) Lawn Care

SHOP KELP4LESS THATCH EATER Application Rates: 1-2 ounces by weight or two-to-four (2-4) level Tablespoons per gallon per 1,000 sq. ft. Application Intervals: Apply late spring and summer following Aeration + Yucca applications to help ...
Kelp4less Heavy Hitter Nitrogen

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KELP4LESS Greens Heavy Hitter (34-0-6) Lawn Care

Application Rates: 1 ounce by weight or two (2) Tablespoons per gallon per 1,000 sq. ft. You can use up to 4 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. for special occasions. Application Intervals: Apply every 4 ...