Lawn Care Blog by Shades of Green

Aerate Your Lawn

How to Aerate Your Lawn

3 Different Methods to Consider

Have you noticed patchy grass, pooling water, or hard soil? Chances are the soil is compacted. Luckily there's a way to break it up and give water, air, and nutrients access to the root zone to revitalize the grass. Learn how to aerate your lawn and why continued maintenance can help prevent future problems. 

What Attracts Japanese Beetles

What Attracts Japanese Beetles & Grubs

7 Control Methods to Try

You may have noticed the skeletonized leaves of certain plants or the recognizable pest itself, but you may not know exactly what attracts Japanese beetles to your yard and how to control them. Until now.

Mosquito Control

Mosquitoes: The Good, Bad, and Itchy

Plus Control and Prevention Methods

While you may be aware of how annoying mosquitoes can be, do you know the role they play in the environment? Learn more about the life of these pests and how you can prevent them from negatively impacting yours with specific mosquito control methods.

Dandelion Control

How to Get Rid of Dandelions

Control and Prevention Options

Ever wish you could just wish weeds away? Especially ones like dandelions, which are known for their wish-granting abilities? Learn about a few dandelion control methods to keep your lawn healthy and looking its best.

Mosquito Control Techniques

6 Effective Mosquito Control Techniques

How to Get Rid of Them & Keep Them Away

If you've been out in the garden this spring, you may have already noticed the signs of some pesky pests. Yes, mosquitoes are back. But there's still time to use these mosquito control techniques to help ensure your spring and summer are safe and comfortable. 

Identify and Control Nutsedge

What is Nutsedge?

How to Identify and Control this Lawn Weed

Now that it's growing season for your grass and plants, you may also notice more lawn weeds appear, like nutsedge. Learn how to identify and control nutsedge before it takes over your lawn, garden, or agricultural field.