The Green Scene

☀️SPRING IS HERE!!☀️

Our season has officially begun here at The Green Scene! The snow has finally melted and we can't wait to see all those beautiful green lawns!

Here are a couple of things you might see on your lawn as we say goodbye to winter:

We had much more snow this year than usual, and with snow comes SNOW MOLD 😱 It appears as circular pink to white patches that can range from a few inches to a foot or greater in diameter. The good news is that its relatively easy to take care of. Just lightly rake the areas to increase air circulation, then as it warms up you should see improvement!

In addition to snow mold, you might also see some 1" wide pathways chewed throughout the grass. These are caused by mice and voles tunneling between the ground and snow pack in search of food. No need to worry, these areas will grow out and recover with the warmer weather and proper fertilization. We've got you 😎

Hang in there everyone, warm weather is right around the corner!

Lime should be an annual addition to your lawn care routine for a multitude of reasons, here are 6 to name a few:
1. Greener Grass
Because lime balances soil pH, it allows grass to take in more nutrients from the soil. This results in greener, thicker grass with deeper roots. Your lawn looks better and becomes much more resistant to drought and heat.
2. Fewer Weeds
Many species of w**ds thrive in acidic soil. By adding lime and reducing soil acidity, you make your lawn less friendly to w**ds. Additionally, the boost in grass growth you’ll see after applying lime helps your grass thrive. As a result, your grass will choke out w**ds and prevent new w**ds from taking root.
3. Better Grass Seeding Results
Do you often see poor germination results after seeding your lawn? By adding lime, you increase the nutrients available to grass seedlings, helping yield far more grass seedlings per square foot of lawn.
4. Healthier Soil
Lime adds calcium and magnesium to the soil, which are nutrients your lawn craves. Not only that, but the lower acidity and increased nutrients also promote strong microorganism populations in the soil, which maintain soil health and introduce additional nutrients your plants need.
5. Increased Thatch Decomposition
Thick thatch is the bane of a healthy lawn. It prevents water and nutrients from reaching the soil and inhibits grass seed growth. Too much thatch will throttle your yard. By adding lime to your lawn, you encourage natural processes that lead to thatch breakdown, further enhancing your yard’s appearance and health.
6. Better Results From Fertilizers and Herbicides
One of the telltale signs that a lawn needs lime is that fertilizers and herbicides seem to have no positive effect. Once you’ve added lime, your grass will be able to more efficiently draw nutrients from the soil. The next time you add fertilizer, your grass will really reap the benefits. Also, because you strengthen your grass and weaken w**ds by adding lime, herbicides and w**d killers are much more effective after liming.

🧐 Something funny in the air today

Our raffle prize winners were drawn yesterday and notified by phone. We want to offer another big congratulations to those lucky three, and a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated!
As you can imagine, things can get a little slow around here in the winter, we absolutely look forward to this every year.
Thank you, we can't wait to see you all in the Spring!