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Lawn Care

Melting Out Disease in Lawns: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention

Melting out is a turfgrass disease problem I see in New England lawns, especially during cool, wet spring weather. Kentucky bluegrass is one of the grasses most often associated with melting out, although related leaf …
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Lawn Care

The Best Time to Apply Pre-Emergents (Don’t Miss This Step!)

When Should You Apply Pre-Emergent To Your Lawn? A spilt-application will ensure a crabgrass-free lawn all season.
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Lawn Care

Don’t Skip Grub Prevention This Spring (2026)

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Grub Warning! This year’s mild winter means more grubs. Skip the ineffective Imidacloprid and use Acelepryn for prevention instead. Apply confidently in the early spring (April-May) to avoid lawn damage. Acelepryn …
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Monthly Phix Newsletter – February 2024 (Vol 01)

Stay Connected Be sure to stay connected and follow Lawn Phix on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. I use these social media outlets to post timely tips and showcase stunning before and after photos and everything …

Pests

What To Do When You Find A Spotted Lanternfly? Management for Residents

The spotted lanternfly (or SLF) is an invasive insect slowly moving into yards around the East Coast. Easily identified by the black spots on their wings, these pests are a spreader of sooty mold and …
Lawn Stripes in 2023 - Lawn Phix

Lawn Care

2023 Lawn Care Insights: A Season of Growth and Grub Control Mastery

With 2023 (somehow) in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start planning for our 2024 lawns. As a chef by trade and training who loves perfecting ‘recipes,’ I want to use what I learned to …
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Lawn Care

Battling Powdery Mildew Lawn Disease: A Comprehensive Guide (2026)

You’ve probably seen it around: white, powdery stuff that shows up on leaves, stems, and even flowers of everything from vegetables and woody ornamentals to other plants like trees and grasses.  Yes, I’m talking about …
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Lawn Care

When Does Grass Stop Growing?

By the time harvest season arrives, some property owners begin to wonder, “when does grass stop growing?” Temperature impacts grass growth, so once the weather becomes cool enough, you can put your lawn mower away …
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Lawn Care

Why You Should Cut Your Grass Shorter Before Winter

Tis the season to discuss and debate many end-of-season lawn care tips. The main ones I continue to see and hear at the end of fall and near winter are: I have tested these different …