Toby Beetles, Grubs & Worms – Oh My
The heat and humidity are making it uncomfortable for us and our lawns. Insects thrive in this weather and they are attacking our lawns and landscapes. Japanese Beetles have no known predators in the U.S. so their population has flourished. They have a huge appetite and devour the soft tissue of leaves. White Grubs are in full force and doing a lot of damage to lawns across the city. These ugly worms feast on the roots of grass plants and can destroy much of your lawn before you know you have them. Toby has the easy way to take care of these pests and also great advice on how to keep bugs from getting into your home and out of your lawn. Watch the video tip now and you can avoid the bugs and the bites!
Tips from Toby Summer Fungus & Disease
With the wet conditions, high humidity, dull mower blades and wet grass the conditions are as high as they’ve been in years for an onslaught of Summer lawn disease. From Brown Patch to Fungus these disease spores can quickly turn a stunning lawn into a dying sea of brown and ugly. In this week’s tip, Toby shows you the steps to avoid disease problems and the simple products you can apply to keep your lawn healthy this Summer. Protect your lawn now from the disease problems that can destroy your entire lawn in a hurry!
Tips from Toby – Controlling Summer Insects & Pests
It's white grub season and with the humid temps everyone is swattting, itching and scratching. In this week's tip we show you how to make sure White Grubs don't destroy your entire lawn and we also show you a one, two punch to control insects in and around your home. Great and easy DIY advice to keep bugs to a minimum and the scratching to a screeching halt!
Tips from Toby – Hearing Protection & Damage
Yard work is tough enough and loud! The damage we do to our ears from mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and more is significant. This week we help you avoid hearing damage both while working on the lawn and also in all walks fo life. Protecting your hearing and those of your children or grandchildren is very easy with the right advice - we have it all hear for you!
Tips from Toby – Final Spring Lawn Wrap Up
Fortunately we've had a lot of rain this Spring. That rain has gobbled up a lot of the nutrients that our lawns need to keep going through the hot Summer months. Even if you haven't been following Toby's lawn program - it's not too late to get that lawn the fertilizer it needs to thrive this Summer. Lot's of us have areas in our lawn where water pools and doesn't drain well. With all the problems with mosquitos and virus issues, those puddles leave a breeding ground for mosquitos. Toby shows you how to get better drainage in your lawn and help the roots of your lawn grow deep to strengthen up for the hot temps coming around the corner. Watch the tip now. We cover these issues plus a few other quick tips to wrap up your Spring lawn work. Quick and easy tips for a healthy lawn this Summer. This is your last chance before June to beef up that lawn - so get to watching now!
Tips From Toby – Spring Mowing 101
When Lawn season kicks off it can be fun to get back out and mow (maybe once or twice!) but then it becomes work. It’s very easy to want to cut the grass low (thinking it will not grow back as fast) or mow when the grass is wet. These are all mistakes that can kill out a lawn or leave you with weeds. Toby shows you mowing essentials to make your work a lot easier and your lawn beautiful!
Just a quick drive around town and we are seeing many mistakes when it comes to mowing. Leaving big dead clumps on top of the grass, mowing when wet, and most importantly, mowing way too low. Even though are lawns are growing fast and may even need two mowings per week right now - mowing too short will lead to big problems that include killing out the grass, improper root development and making room for lots of weeds. Even if you've been mowing your whole life, it's a good idea to check out these tips and make sure you know the how, what, when and why to mowing properly. It will make a huge difference!
Tips from Toby – Correct Spring & Summer Watering
It's the lifeblood of our lawns, landscape and even foundation of our homes - but most of us don't water properly. Watering too much is often worse than not watering at all. Do you know how much you should be watering? How much rainfall did you get at your home this week? Do you water around your foundation? These are all important things to know to have a healthy lawn and home. It is all of our duty to water responsibly as water becomes an every more valuable commodity - but even if you're not in the mood to be "green", keep in mind - you will save a lot of money by watering properly and avoiding damage to your lawns, plants and home, so either way - we all win!
Tips from Toby – Spring Mowing Right
Just a quick drive around town and we are seeing many mistakes when it comes to mowing. Leaving big dead clumps on top of the grass, mowing when wet, and most importantly, mowing way too low. Even though are lawns are growing fast and may even need two mowings per week right now - mowing too short will lead to big problems that include killing out the grass, improper root development and making room for lots of weeds. Even if you've been mowing your whole life, it's a good idea to check out these tips and make sure you know the how, what, when and why to mowing properly. It will make a huge difference!
Tips from Toby – The Easy DIY Spring Lawn Plan
It's the bible of lawn programs. For over 35 years (and still today) Toby tinkers, updates and refines his lawn program. Check out the 2019 version now. Following a solid plan will help you have a healthier and more beautiful lawn. It doesn't take working your fingers to the bone, in fact, following the Lawn Program is actually easier than trying to figure it out all by yourself, you'll avoid mistakes, save money and wind up with a gorgeous lawn and landscape for many seasons to come!
From proper mowing height to watering and fertilizing we cover everything for you so all you are left to do is put in a little time and effort and you will be rewarded with a beautiful, healthy lawn that you can be proud of. You'll have less problems and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Plus, a great lawn has less weeds, needs less water and is much easier to maintain. Get started today!
From proper mowing height to watering and fertilizing we cover everything for you so all you are left to do is put in a little time and effort and you will be rewarded with a beautiful, healthy lawn that you can be proud of. You'll have less problems and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Plus, a great lawn has less weeds, needs less water and is much easier to maintain. Get started today!
Tips from Toby Crabgrass Prevention & Spring Lawn Care
If you've ever had crabgrass before - you know it is a huge pain. Now is the time to not only feed your lawn, but prevent crabgrass all season long. There is a fantastic chemical on the market called "Dimension" that will prevent crabgrass and give your lawn a great "Spring" boost of food to get it going!