Fergie's K lawn

08/28/2026

📬 Attention Fergie’s K-Lawn Customers!

As we begin our final application of the season, you will receive an important letter in the same envelope as your service ticket.

Please take a few minutes to read it when you receive it. It contains important information regarding the upcoming 2027 season.

Thank you all for your continued support! We appreciate your business and look forward to finishing another great season! 🌱

07/25/2026

🌱 MOWING IN EXTREME HEAT AND DRY CONDITIONS CAN DAMAGE YOUR LAWN

With the hot, dry conditions we’ve been experiencing, many lawns are already under serious stress. Mowing during the hottest part of the day—or mowing grass that is severely dry—can make the problem worse.

When turf is drought-stressed, the grass plant has a much harder time recovering from mowing. Sharp mower blades are extremely important, but even with a sharp blade, mowing during extreme heat and drought can leave the grass more vulnerable to damage and disease issues such as leaf blight.

🚜 Mower tires can also cause damage. When the soil and grass are extremely dry, tire traffic can crush and stress the leaf blades. This can leave noticeable tire tracks and damaged areas that may take longer to recover.

✅ How can you help your lawn?

• Water deeply and thoroughly when possible
• Avoid mowing during the hottest part of the day
• Try to mow in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler
• Keep mower blades sharp
• Never remove more than ⅓ of the grass blade at one time
• Raise your mowing height during hot, dry conditions
• Avoid mowing if the lawn is severely wilted or under extreme drought stress

A taller lawn generally has a larger, healthier root system and can better protect itself from heat and drought stress. This year, mowing a little taller and watering properly can make a big difference.

🌾 The best thing you can do is avoid putting additional stress on an already stressed lawn. If your lawn is extremely dry, give it time to recover before mowing whenever possible.

I’ll be sharing some pictures showing what heat, drought stress, and mowing during difficult conditions can do to a lawn. Hopefully this helps explain why some lawns may show damage even when they are being properly maintained.

07/19/2026

🌱💧 A Quick Reminder to Keep an Eye on Your Lawn’s Watering

As you can see by the dry-stress spots showing up in many lawns, now is a great time to check and adjust your sprinkler systems. Make sure your lawn is getting adequate coverage, especially in areas that are starting to dry out.

If possible, try to have your sprinklers finish watering before sunrise in the morning. When dry spots develop, w**ds will quickly take advantage of those areas—especially along concrete and sidewalks.

Also, try to avoid mowing during the heat of the day whenever possible. The heat tracking caused by mower wheels can really show up this time of year, especially on dry, stressed lawns.

With the severe drought conditions we are experiencing this year, we all have to do the best we can. Thank you to everyone who is making an effort to keep up with watering and taking care of their lawns. We truly appreciate it! 💧🌿

06/21/2026

These are the lawns that will struggle all season long.

Lawns cut too short are far more likely to suffer from insect damage, grub activity, leaf blight, fungus, heat stress, and drought stress. Scalped lawns become thin, unhealthy, and spotty, and they often never naturally fill back in.

Any exposed soil from scalping or edging damage will almost always turn into a w**d problem. Bare dirt is simply an open invitation for w**ds to move in.

If your lawn looks like this, it needs to be corrected now. No fertilizer or treatment program can overcome improper mowing practices. What I’m applying will not fix lawns that are continually cut too short.

Please keep your mowing height at 3 to 3½ inches or higher. We are currently in a severe drought, and I’ve still seen lawns in late June that are just now coming out of dormancy.

Mowing height is the single most important thing you can do for a healthy lawn. Taller grass develops deeper roots, retains moisture better, crowds out w**ds, and handles heat stress much more effectively.

Thank you to all of our customers who continue to mow high and follow proper watering practices. Your efforts make a tremendous difference in maintaining a healthy lawn, especially during these severe drought conditions. We truly appreciate your trust and support of Fergie’s K-Lawn.

06/08/2026

🌱 Lawn Care Tip: Don't Cut Your Grass Too Short! 🌱

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is mowing their lawn too short. In fact, the shortest lawns are often the lawns that have the most problems.

Short grass goes into drought stress much sooner, is more vulnerable to insect damage, and struggles to develop a healthy root system. I've measured some lawns this year that were under 2 inches tall, and unfortunately, many of them may not recover if the hot, dry conditions continue.

Keeping your grass taller is one of the most important things you can do for a healthy lawn. Taller grass:

✅ Holds moisture longer✅ Reduces drought stress✅ Encourages deeper root growth✅ Helps choke out w**ds naturally✅ Creates a healthier, thicker lawn✅ Provides better resistance to insects and disease

As we head into the heat of summer, resist the urge to scalp your lawn. A little extra height can make a huge difference in how your lawn handles Nebraska's heat, wind, and dry conditions.

06/06/2026

🌱 A Friendly Lawn Care Reminder 🌱

First, we would like to thank all of our customers for your continued support and for helping keep your lawns looking their best.

The combination of recent dry conditions and persistent winds this year has caused lawns to dry out much faster than normal, especially along the edges near sidewalks, driveways, streets, and curbs. These areas are typically the first to show signs of drought stress.

To help maintain a healthy lawn throughout the summer, make sure your entire lawn is receiving complete and even watering coverage. Watering during the evening or overnight hours is ideal, as it allows more water to soak into the soil instead of evaporating during the heat of the day.

We also recommend watering deeply and less frequently rather than applying small amounts of water every day. Deep watering encourages deeper root growth, helping your lawn become stronger, healthier, and more drought-tolerant throughout the season.

If you still have areas showing winter damage, a very light raking can help remove dead material and allow new growth to fill in more quickly. After lightly raking, you can also overseed those thin or damaged areas to encourage thicker growth and improve recovery. Please give these areas extra attention when watering to help ensure successful germination and establishment.

When mowing, we strongly recommend maintaining a mowing height of 3½ to 4 inches this year. Taller grass helps shade the soil, retain moisture, develop deeper roots, and better withstand the hot, dry, and windy conditions we have been experiencing. As always, avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade during any single mowing.

A healthy lawn starts with proper watering and mowing practices, and your efforts make a tremendous difference in how your lawn performs throughout the season.

Thank you for choosing Fergie's K-Lawn. We truly appreciate your business, your support, and your commitment to shopping local and supporting a local small business. Your support helps keep local businesses and our community strong.

— Fergie's K-Lawn

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05/20/2026

If your lawn feels behind this year, you’re not alone. Maybe it looks thin, stressed, dry, or just not as healthy as normal. Even lawns that usually look great are struggling right now.

We really didn’t have much of a winter, and we’re dealing with severe drought conditions. Moisture levels are way behind, lakes and rivers are down, and it’s affecting grass growth everywhere. On top of that, the wind has also been extremely hard on lawns this year. Constant wind causes wind burn and pulls moisture out of the ground even faster, which adds even more stress to grass trying to recover and grow. Some years are great for lawns, and some years are tougher — this is one of the tough ones.

A lot of lawns are still coming out of dormancy and are behind because of the lack of moisture and unusual weather conditions this season. If your yard isn’t where you want it to be yet, don’t panic. You’re not alone, and it does not mean you’ve failed or done something wrong.

Right now, one of the best things you can do for your lawn is aerate before the hotter weather fully sets in. Once we start hitting consistent 85+ degree days, lawns become even more stressed. Aeration helps relieve compaction, allows water to soak in deeper, and gives roots a better chance to grow.

Also, make sure you’re watering the best you can. Deep, consistent watering a few times a week is much better than quick light watering every day. Try not to mow your grass too short either, because taller grass helps hold moisture during drought conditions.

I also want to thank everyone for supporting local and continuing to trust Fergie’s K-Lawn. A lot of you are doing a great job caring for your lawns despite tough conditions this year, and it absolutely shows. We appreciate every customer and will continue doing everything we can to help lawns recover and stay healthy throughout the season.

05/04/2026

05/02/2026

Did your lawn take a hit after the driest winter ever? Is your backyard torn up from animals or tree damage? Dealing with power raking damage, uneven ground, or planning to reseed? Thinking about switching from Kentucky bluegrass to a more efficient fescue lawn?

Tony can help. Call now while the weather is still cool and ideal for lawn work.