RainMaster Lawn Systems

07/29/2025

It's summer, and lawns are green and growing. So the time to repair lawn damage is ... not quite here 🕰

Thankfully, you haven't yet missed the window for new seed or soil (that's around the corner, in fall). To learn more about grass growth through the seasons, check out our explanation of proper lawn repair schedules.

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07/24/2025

If you put a stop to your lawn care plan, you have a few options:

🌱 Find a new lawn care provider (quickly)
🌱 Set out on your own DIY lawn care program
🌱 Let it all go and see what happens

Lawns live on without professional care, but professional results will not. If you're thinking about ending your lawn care plan, check out our latest article to see if you've got better options than turning things off entirely.

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07/23/2025

Thinking about putting an end to your lawn care program? Here's what you can expect.

❌ Less resistance to drought and heat
❌ Diminishing green color
❌ An increase in grubs & other lawn pests
❌ Thinner grass that's a target for new weeds

Abrupt changes in lawn care programs don't have to mean lawn failure. Find out how you can transition out of your existing lawn care plan in our latest article.

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07/22/2025

On again, off again. ⏸️ Your lawn is tough, but pausing and resuming lawn care plans takes a toll.

Check out our latest article to learn what happens if your lawn care program ends abruptly, if you move to a DIY approach or abandon lawn care entirely.

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07/17/2025

Can you spot the signs of a bad lawn care program?

Switching lawn care companies mid-season is never ideal, but these might be signs that it's time to make a switch:

☑️ You're Not Seeing Results
☑️ Their Communication Stinks
☑️ Their Technician Doesn't Show Up
☑️ They Don’t Seem to Know What They’re Doing
☑️ You Never Know Exactly What Kind of Work They Did

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07/16/2025

There's no good time for bad lawn care 🕰️

When your lawn care program lets you down, it's time to turn to a new provider. But can you safely switch lawn care companies in the middle of the growing season? 🤔

Check out the latest at the RainMaster Blog to learn about firing a lawn care company, hiring a new one and ensuring your lawn gets what it needs in the interim.

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07/09/2025

It's summer, and if your irrigation system isn't running yet, sprinkler season will be here soon ☀

Summer isn't the time to find out your sprinkler system needs work. Check out our irrigation programs to see which level of service - basic, standard or comprehensive - can keep your lawn green all summer long 💧

RainMaster provides irrigation services in and around Eau Claire, WI and Minneapolis, MN. Services include sprinkler system installation, maintenance, winterization, & more

06/26/2025

Not all lawn soil tests are created equally 🌱

Common soil tests can reveal information like the presence of common nutrients, harmful contamination and more. But not all tests will uncover your soil's pH level, a critical figure that impacts the health of your lawn and landscape plants.

To learn about the difference, read more at the RainMaster blog. Our teams can test for soil pH, among other factors, to help craft the lawn care plan that best suits your individual lawn.

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06/24/2025

Do you know the difference between acidic and alkaline soils? 🤔

For your lawn and landscape, the difference can be what separates healthy, green plants from those that struggle to utilize nutrients.

To learn more about soil pH testing, correction and more, check out the full article at the RainMaster blog.

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Does your lawn need a soil test? Let's check out two types of soil testing and which is the most beneficial for your property.

06/20/2025

Your soil pH determines how well your grass can absorb nutrients. If it's not balanced, take the following steps to make it right:

🧪 Test your soil with a dedicated pH tester, provided by a professional lawn care service.
🧪 Apply granular limestone to increase an acidic, or low pH level.
🧪 Apply granular gypsum to decrease a pH level that's too high.

Learn more about lawn soils, pH balance and Eau Claire lawn care in our latest article.

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06/19/2025

Soil pH - you've heard of it, but what does it really mean? 🤔

If it's not balanced, it might mean a weaker lawn with less color, and one that can't properly absorb the nutrients it needs to look its best.

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06/12/2025

Lawn thatch gets a bad rap. But the right amount of thatch has benefits for your lawn:

🌱 Shade grass roots from harsh sun
🌱 Break down to return organic material to your soil
🌱 Creates a healthy biome for beneficial lawn microbes
🌱 Retain moisture and provide some cushion against compaction

And, if the thatch in your lawn ever gets fully out of hand, your routine fall aeration can break it up so mother nature can break it down.

Discover what thatch is, its impact on your lawn, and what to do if it becomes excessive.

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