We're into August and heading towards "The Final Hurdle," as Ete refers to this last push in the struggle to keep lawns healthy through the summer. What should your expectations be for your lawn during this time of year? What sort of problems should you be watching out for right now? What specific steps can […]

Happy 50th episode! We never expected anyone to actually listen to this podcast except maybe our mom. But you're out there! And you're listening! We love that and we're so grateful to you. Really. Thank you so much. Today Ete discusses lawn care subscription boxes. Subscription boxes are everywhere these days, and lawn care services […]

Weeds. What are they and how do you get rid of them? Today's episode is an overview of weeds. Ete discusses some often overlooked steps in controlling weeds: identifying the weed, identifying the category the weed belongs to, and understanding its life cycle. You'll learn some of the terminology you'll often hear in the weed […]

Your lawn was looking great just a few weeks ago, but now patches of your grass are turning brown. What's going on? Is it a fungus? Do you have insects? Did your lawn company burn your lawn? At this time of year there's a good chance you're looking at drought stress. Today Ete discusses how to […]

Year after year, you're seeing a brown patch develop in the same spot. You've checked and you are definitely watering the area correctly. The shape of the brown patch is inconsistent with a fungal issue. What could it possibly be? There's a chance it's a "localized dry spot (LDS)", also known as a "hot spot," […]

The summer heat is here. The sun is beating down on your lawn with brutal intensity. Your lawn needs water. And it needs the right amount of water at the right times. How should you water your lawn? How much water does your lawn need? When should you be running my irrigation? How do you […]