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Snow Mold: A Winter Lawn Menace and How to Keep It at Bay

As winter approaches, the excitement of snow-covered landscapes and cozy evenings by the fireplace fills the air. However, the arrival of winter also brings with it a potential threat to your lawn – snow mold. Understanding what snow mold is and taking preventive measures can help ensure that your lawn remains healthy and vibrant come springtime.

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The Secret to a Lush Green Lawn: Aeration and Its Importance

Picture this: A vibrant, lush, and perfectly manicured lawn, the envy of your neighborhood. Achieving such a picturesque lawn takes more than just regular watering and mowing. One of the key secrets to a healthy and beautiful lawn is aeration. In this blog post, we'll explore what aeration is and why it's crucial for your lawn's well-being.

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The Unwelcome Guests: Tent Caterpillars and White Grubs in Your Yard

Picture this: You step out into your backyard, ready to enjoy a peaceful afternoon in the sun, only to discover that your once lush, green lawn is now marred by unsightly patches and damaged plants. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you may be dealing with some unwelcome guests in your yard - tent caterpillars and white grubs.

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Seasonal Preparation Guide for Lawn and Shrubs: Expert Tips for Ornamental Shrub Care

Providing proper care and attention to your green spaces throughout the year can result in a lush and vibrant landscape that is the envy of the neighborhood. Advanced Quality Lawn is here to guide you through the process of seasonal preparation, with a special focus on ornamental shrub care. Let's delve into the essential steps to ensure your lawn and shrubs thrive with health and beauty.

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Caring for Ornamental Trees in NEO

If you're looking to improve your home's curb appeal, adding ornamental trees to your landscaping is a great way to do so. Ornamental trees provide both beauty and functionality, as they can offer shade and privacy, and even improve air quality. However, proper tree & shrub care is important to ensure their health and longevity. In this blog post, we'll discuss the most popular ornamental trees in Northeast Ohio and the best ways to care for them and shape them.

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Winter Lawn Care: Why It Matters More Than You Think

As winter approaches, you may stop giving your lawn as much attention as you do during the spring and summer months. However, adequate lawn winterization is crucial for keeping your outdoor spaces healthy and beautiful. Even when winter hits, you should follow a few steps to get the most out of your yard.

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How to Lower the Risk of Frost in Your Yard

Lawn frost damage is never a good thing for anyone’s lawn. Even if your grass is on it’s way to the dormancy of winter months. Now is the time to make sure your lawn is protected. While a frosted lawn can be beautiful, it can be a cause for concern on your lawn of plant life.

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Fall Lawn Care Tips

When those leaves begin to turn pretty autumn colors and the temperature begins to drop, it’s important to give your lawn the care that it deserves. There are certain lawn care tips that are better saved for autumn to give you a headstart on spring…

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Armyworms Are Devouring Turf Lawns in Ohio 

Fall Armyworms are devastating turf lawns and crops, and it’s likely they will make their way to Northeast Ohio in the coming weeks.

Our current grub treatments do NOT protect against armyworms; however, we are now offering insecticide treatments for eradication and prevention of armyworms as an add-service. Please contact us for more information.

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Is Organic Fertilizer Better than Synthetic Fertilizer? 

When we see products marked “organic,” we tend to think they’re better than non-organic. Is the same true for fertilizers? Are organic fertilizers better for your lawn than synthetic fertilizers? Before we weigh in on this debate—and this is a debated topic—let's look at the differences between organic and synthetic fertilizers.

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How to Water Your Lawn For Optimal Growth

We can all agree that watering your lawn is an essential part of maintaining your lawn’s health and keeping it looking its best. But not everyone knows the best way to water. Have you been trying different watering methods to get your yard to peak growth, but nothing seems to be working? We know how frustrating that can be. Which is why we want to share some pro-tips for watering for optimal lawn growth.

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The Quickest and Easiest Way to Make Your Lawn Look Better That No One Talks About: Tree Trimming

Over the last year or so, we have all had time to sit around at home and for many, this led to finally getting the opportunity to fix up the yard a bit. Home improvements saw a huge increase and actually 24% of households had some sort of landscaping done, which is according to Home Advisor’s latest annual State of Home Spending report.

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Why Does Some Grass Appear Greener Than Others?

“The grass is always greener.” You’ve heard that old saying applied metaphorically to life circumstances. But we’re speaking literally about lawns. Why does some grass appear greener than others?

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Why Are Crabgrass and Dandelions Taking Over Your Lawn?

Spring is here, in full color! The flowers and trees are blooming. Unfortunately, so are the dandelions and crabgrass. Chances are good they’re out in your yard right now. These weeds are a huge annoyance to many homeowners working for a perfect lawn. And no matter how often you pull them out, they just keep coming back.

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