Top 5 Ways to Make Spring Come Faster – Lafayette, IN Lawn Care Services
According to some ancient mythologists (or perhaps simply a bored college student), if the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, we are doomed to experience SIX more weeks of winter! So why not just kidnap a groundhog? All you have to do is make sure it doesn’t see any shadows in the month of February and, viola, problem solved! 2. Lie to Yourself This is 2017, we’re used to telling ourselves things we don’t mean. Just close all of the curtains in your house for the next three months and fill your home with flower-scented candles to create a […]
Snow Way Out of My Yard – Atlas Lawn Care Services Lafayette, IN
From the looks of it, a cold and snowy winter is ahead of us here in Lafayette. For those of us who’ve grown up in the Midwest, this is no surprise. We’re used to the bitter cold temperatures that freeze the tips of our fingertips the minute we walk outside, and the aggressive wind chill that always seems to be blowing in the opposite direction of where we are walking. Is that even possible? With cold temperatures comes, dare I say it, snow. Tons and tons of snow. While movies like “White Christmas” might awake our nostalgia and appreciation for the […]
Don’t Break the Snow Bank – Affordable Lawn Care Services Lafayette, IN
Winter is Snow Problem – Affordable Lawn Care Services Lafayette, IN Winter can be a time of joy and celebration if you are prepared to handle the weather. However, if you have not invested in snow removal services, removing heavy snow by yourself can have dangerous health risks. Slipping and falling on ice is a serious concern when it comes to clearing sidewalks and driveways of heavy snow, especially if layers of snow have continued to build up over the span of a few snow falls and a thick layer of ice has formed beneath it. In addition, shoveling heavy […]
Falling Behind: Lawn Care Services in Lafayette, IN
Once again, we find ourselves in the glorious season of autumn. The apple cider is fresh from the orchard, the pumpkin pie is baking in the oven, your favorite sweaters are hung neatly in the closet, and gargantuan piles of dead leaves have accumulated in your front yard. Wait, what?! Help! I Can’t Find My Yard! Now that you think about it, it’s been a while since you’ve seen the grass in your yard. Your kids have been digging a series tunnels under the thick layers of leaves, and the puppy has been using the piles as his own personal fortress. […]
How to Get the Best Lawn Care Services in Lafayette, IN
The neighbors are starting to give you dirty looks. You’re getting complaints from the local fire department that your lawn is a legitimate fire hazard. You can’t get to your mailbox and back without looking like a supporting character from “The Jungle Book.” If this sounds like you, it might be time to give your lawn a makeover. Big time. Lawn Care Services in Lafayette, IN What should you do when your lawn looks like it barely survived the apocalypse? Weeds, my friends. Weeds are key. Eradicate the weeds, and your lawn will be astonishingly easier to maintain. The Homeowner’s Mortal […]
Affordable Lawn Care Services – Lafayette, Indiana
While I do appreciate the diverse tones in my front yard, it seems the yellow is overtaking the green. I know I should have kept up with lawn maintenance, but I just didn’t have the time. Also, it isn’t winter anymore, so why is the yellow increasing? I thought it was hibernating…or something. Lawn Care Services Lafayette, Indiana How about you? Do you have yellow patches in your yard during summer? Has all of your watering been for naught? Sometimes yellow patches can result from physical damage. Foot traffic, chemical spills, too much pesticide, leaving things in the grass for […]
Getting Ready for Spring: Slit Seeding Your Yard
Spring may seem a long way off, but when it comes to your yard and landscaping, a bit of early planning will go a long way toward producing a beautiful outdoor area once the warmer weather arrives. At Atlas Lawn Care, we can slit seed your yard during the colder months, so that you can enjoy a healthy, lush lawn come the spring. Slit seeding is less invasive than aeration and less expensive than laying down sod. It may not provide the immediate results of sod, but the wait is well worth it. Once the seeds have taken root and grown in, it will […]
What Should Your Fall Lawn Treatment Schedule Look Like?
There are several factors involved in maintaining a healthy lawn. One of the most important is having a seasonal treatment schedule to ensure that your lawn and entire yard look their best. At Atlas Lawn Care, we know that the start of cooler weather doesn’t signal the end of your home’s lawn care needs. Fall is one of the best times to fertilize your lawn. It’s a good idea to give your lawn one application in the early fall and another one sometime in late November. At Atlas Lawn Care, we take great care to formulate the right fertilizer combination for your lawn, […]