Horticultural Specialties

09/01/2026

September is a great time to give your lawn a fresh look.

Summer can be tough on your lawn. ☀️🌱 Now that September is here, it’s a good time to take a look at how your turf handled the heat.

Thin areas, w**ds and other signs of summer stress can help tell you what your lawn may need heading into fall.

Fall is a great opportunity to help your lawn recover and prepare for the seasons ahead. 🍂

08/30/2026

Summer may not be over yet, but now is a great time to start thinking ahead. 🌱🍂

Fall is an important season for lawn care. Aeration, overseeding and fall fertilization can help your lawn recover from summer stress, strengthen turf and prepare for the seasons ahead.

A little planning now can pay off with a healthier lawn next spring!

08/27/2026

All this rain has been great for some things—but your lawn may be feeling a little too wet. 🌧️🌱

Extended periods of moisture and humidity can create conditions that encourage lawn disease. If you’re noticing new spots, patches, yellowing or unusual changes in your turf, don’t automatically assume it needs more water.

Keep an eye on those problem areas, especially as we head toward fall.

08/25/2026

Late summer can be tough on your lawn! 🌱☀️

Take a look around for thin areas, stubborn w**ds, brown or yellow patches, and other signs of summer stress. Catching problem areas now can help you make the right lawn-care decisions heading into fall.

📞 Have questions about what you’re seeing? Horticultural Specialties can help!

08/22/2026

Thin or bare spots can have several causes—compacted soil, summer heat, heavy foot traffic, insects, disease, too much shade or other growing conditions.

The key is figuring out why the turf is struggling before deciding how to fix it.

A healthier lawn starts with understanding what's happening below—and above—the surface. 🌿

08/20/2026

Summer heat and humidity can create ideal conditions for certain lawn diseases—but not every brown or discolored patch means your lawn needs more water.

Overwatering can sometimes make the problem worse.

If something looks unusual, identifying the cause is the first step toward getting your lawn back on track. 🌱

08/18/2026

☀️ During the heat of summer, your lawn benefits from a little extra height. Taller grass helps shade the soil, conserve moisture and encourage deeper, healthier roots.

Avoid cutting off too much at once—especially when your lawn is already stressed by heat or dry conditions. 🌱

A little extra height can go a long way toward keeping your lawn healthier through the dog days of summer.

08/16/2026

Grubs feed on grass roots beneath the soil, and the damage may not be obvious right away.

As feeding continues, you may notice thinning or brown patches, turf that feels loose or pulls up easily, or increased activity from birds and animals digging for a meal.

Keeping an eye out for the early signs can help catch grub problems before lawn damage becomes severe. 🌱

08/14/2026

Late-summer heat can be tough on your lawn—but some w**ds take advantage of those stressful conditions. 🌱

Crabgrass, nutsedge, spurge and other summer w**ds can become especially noticeable this time of year.

Keeping your lawn healthy and staying on top of w**d control helps prevent unwanted w**ds from taking over thin or stressed areas.

08/07/2026