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Terri Hoctor

3 articles by this author

Turf Tips List

August Is Grub Target Month

This is the time of year to target for grub control. Whether your grub control products were applied a month ago, last week or are to be applied next week, the time when they actually do their work is early August.  This is because grub eggs usually hatch by the end of July in the […]

 Categories:
  • Pest Control
    • Insect Control
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  • Homeowner

Wet and Flooded Turf

Wet Lawns Although July has been relatively dry thus far, June brought a great deal of rain and left many lawn soils saturated and wet. Here are a few tips concerning caring for your lawn during wet periods. Flooded Turf Due to the incredible amount of rain Indiana has seen this summer, many homeowners are […]

 Categories:
  • Maintaining a Home Lawn
    • Mowing
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  • Homeowner

Sharpen Mower Blades

Due to the warm, wet weather we have been experiencing lately, homeowners are having to mow their lawns very frequently. Something to keep in mind throughout the summer is that the more often you mow your lawn, the more dull the mower blades become. Mower blades should be examined a few times throughout the growing […]

 Categories:
  • Maintaining a Home Lawn
    • Mowing
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  • Homeowner

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