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Mar 15, 2023

When To Apply Crabgrass Protection

What is crabgrass? When should I apply crabgrass protection?

Mar 1, 2023

Perimeter Pest Spray Program

Spring is starting and although that brings along warm weather, it also brings along unwanted weeds and bugs.

Feb 15, 2023

Yearly Schedule For Lawn Maintenance In Ohio

February might be the shortest month of the year, but it can sometimes feel the longest. It is another month of cold weather and early nights.

Jan 18, 2023

4 Biggest Outdoor Investments

With the start of a new year, comes a new “to-do” list of things you want to change or improve around your home. Not only is it a priority to invest...

Jul 25, 2022

Learn Proper Watering Habits For A Healthy Lawn!

Here in Ohio, the summer is short so we all want to be able to use our lawn as often as possible, whether that is enjoying a nice cookout,...

Apr 21, 2022

The Importance Of Proper Mowing Habits

Now that spring is here in Ohio, it's time to prepare to start maintaining your lawn. One of the most important things to the look and health of your...

Apr 8, 2022

Learn The Benefits Of Limestone!

Jan 27, 2022

Finding A Reputable Lawn Care Company In Ohio

With spring around the corner, it's time to start planning for the upcoming lawn care season. Finding a lawn care company in Ohio that you can trust...

Nov 8, 2021

The Fall Growing Season

As the fall season arrives, so do the cooler temperatures. The cool temperatures bring a mix of warm soil and cooler air, which makes fall a great...

Oct 29, 2021

The Benefits Of Limestone

Fall is officially here. With fall comes the start of your yard clean-up and the end of your lawn care services. Some fall services that help...

Oct 5, 2021

Preventing Grub Damage Before It Starts

Before we talk about why it is beneficial to receive preventive grub control treatments, it is important to understand the damage that can be done...

Sep 17, 2021

Signs Of Armyworms

Armyworms This year Ohio has seen a huge infestation of armyworms. These insects are native to North America and can typically be found in areas of...

Aug 19, 2021

Signs Of Grub Damage

What Are Grubs? Grubs are a type of larvae that have a milky white coat, brownish head, and when disturbed, curl into a “C” shape figure....

Aug 6, 2021

Fall Aeration And Overseeding

When it comes to lawn care, many people think they can stop treating their lawn in the fall, but what they don’t know is that lawn care in the fall...

Jul 30, 2021

The Benefits of Slow Release Fertilizer

When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, its hard to know what kind to choose. Professionals recommend to always read the label first before you buy...

Jul 26, 2021

The Organic Myth

Organic fertilizer is better than synthetic, fact or myth?

Jul 19, 2021

Finding A Reputable Lawn Care Company

Finding a reputable lawn care company can be difficult, especially when you Google, “lawn companies near me,” and a long list of them appear....

Jul 6, 2021

There Is No Bad Time To Start Lawn Care

There is no bad time or the “perfect” season to start treating your lawn. The truth is, the sooner you start, the sooner you will see results....

Jun 30, 2021

What You Should Know About Japanese Beetles!

Japanese Beetles are a common nuisance here in Ohio and before you know it, they will be out in a full feeding frenzy. They not only will be...

Jun 18, 2021

Proper Watering Habits

In the summer we all want to be able to use our lawn as often as possible, whether that is enjoying a nice cookout, sunbathing, or just playing...

Jun 11, 2021

Can You Aerate In The Summer?

If your lawn has been struggling to look its best, it has discoloration, thinning grass areas, or just doesn't seem to be growing as it should be, it...

Jun 4, 2021

Environmental Benefits Of Lawn Care

Jun 1, 2021

Proper Mowing Habits For A Healthy Lawn

May 21, 2021

What Are Grubs And How To Control Them

May 14, 2021

Controlling Fleas And Ticks On Your Lawn

Apr 30, 2021

The Importance Of Watering Your Lawn

Apr 16, 2021

Why We Don't Price Match

Apr 9, 2021

What Is Nutsedge And How To Control It

Mar 26, 2021

Limestone And Lawn Acidity

Mar 19, 2021

The Importance Of A Soil Test

Before you can make changes to your soil, you need to have a clear understanding of its current state. Your soils pH plays one of the biggest roles...

Mar 10, 2021

Liquid Fertilizer vs. Granular Fertilizer

Mar 5, 2021

Signs Of Snow Mold

Feb 19, 2021

Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer

Feb 12, 2021

When To Apply Crabgrass Protection

Feb 5, 2021

Should You Aerate This Spring?

Jan 27, 2021

DIY vs. Hiring A Professional

Jan 14, 2021

TruGreen vs. The Local Guys

Jan 8, 2021

How To Find A Reputable Lawn Care Company Near You

Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, it’s especially a “happy” new year because we are no longer in the unpredictable year of 2020. We saw...

Apr 13, 2020

Scotts Fertilizer Program - Step One Crabgrass Preventer

Scotts fertilizer program is one of the more popular fertilizer options on the market. It allows you to grow a green, lush, healthy lawn that’s free...

Apr 13, 2020

How to Get Rid of Broadleaf Weeds in Your Yard?

Broadleaf weeds are an unwelcome guest in any outdoor space. And it’s no wonder why: these plants—the likes of which include dandelions and chickweed...

Apr 13, 2020

Finding Best Lawn Treatment Near Me

Finding the best lawn treatment near me is important to keep my lawn healthy. There is no doubt that not everyone has time to take care of their...

Mar 13, 2020

Finding the Best Lawn Companies Near Me

“ Lawn companies near me” is definitely something you've typed into the Google search bar once or twice, but sometimes Google does not know ...

Mar 13, 2020

How Does Crabgrass Preventer Work?

Have you ever wondered how crabgrass preventer actually works. Remember last summer, all of those unappealing tufts of grassy weed that interrupted...

Mar 13, 2020

Learn When To Fertilize Your Lawn

Learning when to fertilize a lawn is crucial to keeping your lawn healthy all year round. Planning your lawn fertilizing schedule early will put you...

Jan 22, 2020

When To Apply Crabgrass Preventer: Lawn Care 101

Do you know when to apply crabgrass preventer? Recently, Weed Pro’s Cleveland, Broadview Heights, and Columbus locations have been contacted with...

Sep 24, 2019

Will Lawn Fungus Go Away On Its Own?

When an unsightly lawn fungus appears in your outdoor space, it’s tempting to wait out the situation and hope the problem subsides. But with no...

Sep 10, 2019

What Does Lime Do For Your Lawn?

If you’ve walked through a home improvement or garden store, chances are you’ve passed lime for lawns on the shelves. While the packaging often...

Aug 27, 2019

Lawn Maintenance: 4 Minor Tasks with a Big Impact

“There aren’t enough hours in the day.” Chances are you’ve found yourself having this thought many times over. You struggle to squeeze in lunch...

Aug 20, 2019

What Can Happen When You Don't Use Tick Spray for Yards

A few months ago, we blogged about what can happen when you don’t use flea spray for yards. If you recall, it was pretty grim: pets can lose their...

Aug 13, 2019

Why Organic Weed Killer Doesn't Always Mean Safer

With the questionable nature around the safety of some synthetic weed killers, homeowners are right to weigh their options carefully. And many are...

Aug 6, 2019

How Lawn Care Services Help You Enjoy Your Outdoor Area

Sure, a healthy lawn looks nice. But there’s a lot more to consider beyond aesthetics — like the functionality of the entire space.

Jul 30, 2019

5 Things Your Lawn Soil Is Trying to Tell You

If you listen closely enough, your lawn soil has a lot to say.

Jul 23, 2019

Organic Lawn Fertilizer: What Results Can You Expect?

When a homeowner decides to use organic lawn fertilizer, it’s often a choice driven by concern. Harmful chemicals could leach into my lawn soil and...

Jul 16, 2019

How Lawn Care Services Can Actually Save You Costs

From more control over living spaces to the stability it brings, there are plenty of benefits that come with owning a home. Yet this investment also...

Jul 9, 2019

Lawn Maintenance: Ways to Help Your Ohio Lawn in Summer

When you’ve researched lawn maintenance for your Ohio lawn in summer, you’re likely to come across a lot of don’ts. Don’t apply extra fertilizer in...

Jun 25, 2019

Why Tick Spray for Yards Is the Best Means of Prevention

In a traditional sense, tick prevention has always involved a series of checkpoints. Before you head outdoors, you apply repellents to ward off...

Jun 18, 2019

Spot Lawn Fungus in Summer? Here's What You Can Do

Pool parties, barbecues, play dates. These are probably some of the first things that come to mind when you think of summer. While there’s plenty of...

Jun 11, 2019

Lawn Maintenance: Answers to Common Questions We Hear

With years of experience in the field, Weed Pro is no stranger to the many questions that surround lawn maintenance. Whether it’s concerns over when...

Jun 4, 2019

What Can Happen When You Don't Use Flea Spray for Yards

During the summer, fleas are a prevalent nuisance in Ohio lawns. Like ticks, fleas are attracted to warm temperatures (between 70 and 85 degrees...

May 28, 2019

Why You Should Apply Lime for Lawns After Aeration

We’ve talked a lot about the importance of timing in lawn care. When grass reaches 2 inches tall in the spring, you can start to mow (anything...

May 21, 2019

3 Tips to Keep Your Lawn Soil Healthy Year Round

Without healthy soil, lawns are set up for failure. Many of the chronic lawn problems we see are a direct result of poor soil conditions, an ideal...

May 14, 2019

Before & After Yard Service: The Difference It Makes

What do you think when you hear the phrase “home makeover”? For many homeowners, the first thought is an interior remodel. Maybe it’s transforming a...

May 7, 2019

3 Ways Broadleaf Weeds Wreak Havoc on Your Lawn

Dandelions, chickweed and plantain. While any of these broadleaf weeds (among others) may be easy to spot throughout your grass, the negative impact...

Apr 30, 2019

Weed Pro's List of Services Trumps Advanced Quality Lawn

When the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) conducted an online survey in 2017, they found that 40 percent of Americans with a...

Apr 23, 2019

How Lawn Care Services Can Add Value to Your Ohio Home

When a lawn is well-maintained, it not only makes the space more enjoyable for homeowners, it also boosts the property value when it comes time to...

Apr 16, 2019

3 Facts About Lawn Soil that Are Likely to Surprise You

If we’re talking about the keys to a healthy lawn, lawn soil is where the conversation begins. The same roots that anchor grass to the ground also...

Apr 9, 2019

Lawn Maintenance: Tips to Prep Your Lawn for Summer Now

Spring may have just arrived, but it’s already time to start thinking about the summer season. We don’t say this just because of the excitement of...

Mar 26, 2019

How to Put a Stop to Lawn Fungus Before It Appears

Are you tired of dealing with lawn fungus year after year? You’re not alone. Many homeowners are accustomed to seeing the straw-colored grass...

Mar 19, 2019

Why Organic Weed Killer Often Fails to Get the Job Done

A lot of myths surround organic lawn care. Just last month, we discussed one in detail: “organic lawn fertilizer is safer than synthetic fertilizer.”...

Mar 12, 2019

Good Nature Organic Lawn Care: How Synthetic Can Be Safe

What do think when you hear the term “organic”? For many homeowners, the answer is simple: safe. Chemicals are assumed to be harmful to humans and...

Mar 5, 2019

Tick Spray for Yards: Is It Safe?

The proof is in the statistics when it comes to the safety concerns of ticks. In 2017, local and state health departments reported 59,349 cases of...

Feb 26, 2019

The Flexibility of Weed Pro Versus Oasis Turf and Tree

When it comes to lawn care, customization is a huge part of what drives success. Homeowners want to know they can get the level of care their lawn...

Feb 19, 2019

Flea Spray for Yards: How It Works as a Control Barrier

You’ve probably heard a lot about the troublesome parasites called fleas before. These small, non- selective pests can create quite a headache for...

Feb 12, 2019

Debunking the Myth that Organic Lawn Fertilizer Is Safer

With all of the press around the negative effects of pesticides, homeowners now have more concerns than ever about the products applied to their...

Feb 5, 2019

Your Yearly Schedule for Lawn Maintenance in Ohio

While February may be the shortest month of the year, it can sometimes feel like the longest in Ohio. Nearly freezing temperatures, piles of snow...

Jan 29, 2019

Bang for Your Buck: How Weed Pro Trumps Lawn Doctor

Both Weed Pro and Lawn Doctor are recognized for the high-quality lawn care services they provide across the Ohio area. But when you compare...

Jan 22, 2019

What Goes Into Preparing Lawn Soil for New Grass Seed?

When it comes to lawn care, preparation is half the battle. Before you mow your lawn for the first time, you need to sharpen the mower blade and...

Jan 15, 2019

5 Common Types of Lawn Fungus & How to Treat Them

When the National Association of Landscape Professionals released their 2018 list of the top 10 U.S. cities at risk for weeds and lawn diseases this...

Jan 8, 2019

Landscape Maintenance: Where to Start in Your Yard

Being a first-time homeowner comes with a lot of excitement and stress. You are finally able to call a place your own, with the ability to make...

Dec 27, 2018

How to Shield Your Lawn from Broadleaf Weeds

The prevention of broadleaf weeds should be a priority in any lawn care program. And for good reason: aside from their unsightly appearance, these...

Dec 18, 2018

Lime for Lawns: Answers to Common Questions

Over the past few weeks, you’ve noticed your seemingly healthy soil has started to sprout moss and weeds, and the fertilizers you’ve applied have...

Dec 4, 2018

Lime for Lawns: How to Know if Your Yard Can Benefit

You’ve heard the buzz around your neighborhood about the benefits of lime for lawns. In combination with other lawn care techniques, homeowners...

Nov 29, 2018

How to Avoid 5 Common Mistakes in Lawn Maintenance

It’s no secret that lawn maintenance is a top priority for many Ohio homeowners. Yet, as a survey from the National Association of Landscape...

Nov 27, 2018

Lawn Care Services: Boost Your Return on Investment

With every investment a homeowner makes, some type of return is expected. For instance, a new garage door or new windows can improve the curb appeal...

Nov 21, 2018

Best Practices to Winterize Sprinkler Systems in Ohio

There are many lawn care to-dos to handle before the winter season begins. Homeowners should aerate their lawn to relieve compressed soil and provide...

Nov 19, 2018

Winterize Sprinkler Systems: Why It's a Necessary Step

Ohio homeowners are no strangers to the impact of winter weather. Aside from piles of snow that create roadblocks in driveways and icy conditions...

Aug 29, 2018

Why Aeration & Overseed Now Can Help Your Lawn Later

When your lawn wakes up in the spring, so does your desire to use the space. But imagine after months of cold weather, you find that your lawn is far...

Aug 17, 2018

What to Look for in Lawn Aeration Services

Lawn aeration services can be extremely beneficial to your outdoor space. As the exchange of air, water and nutrients between the soil and...

Aug 10, 2018

How to Prepare for Fall Lawn Care in Ohio

Every spring, homeowners hope to unveil a lawn that appears thick, healthy and green. One of the most effective ways to achieve this—and also one...

Aug 6, 2018

See Grubs In Lawn? Here's What You Should Do

While grubs tend to appear during the late summer months, their effects are felt throughout every season. Recognized by their milky white coat,...

Jul 27, 2018

Aeration: Best Practices for Your Lawn Care

If you notice that your grass is in rough shape, compacted soils could be at the heart of the issue. Whether a result of heavy foot traffic from...

Jun 5, 2018

Skip the Trugreen Coupons: 2018's Best Deal on Lawn Care

You've probably seen the $29.99 TruGreen coupons in your mailbox or email. This offer may be tempting; however, I can promise you TruGreen offers are...

May 19, 2018

Lawn Companies: What You Need to Know

There are many companies out there that can provide you with lawn care treatments and plans, but there are some that will give much you better...

May 11, 2018

Crabgrass Control: 3 Ways to Keep this Notorious Weed at Bay

Crabgrass is a grassy weed that is very common in Ohio lawns. It is an annual weeds, so it is very important to get rid of it before it happens,...

May 4, 2018

When Does Crabgrass Seed Germinate?

The winter weather is finally breaking in Ohio during the beginning of May. Spring may have started a little later this year, but it is here! So now...

Apr 27, 2018

Lawn Diseases Common in Spring

What is this funky stuff in my grass? Well, it may be a lawn fungus or disease. After the snow melts away, the grass is supposed to start turning...

Apr 20, 2018

What Does Crabgrass Look Like?

Crabgrass is one of those pesky weed-like plants that you do not want taking over your yard. Many people wonder "what does crabgrass looks like?" - a...

Apr 13, 2018

Tall Fescue Grass Seed: The Benefits in Ohio

Ohio has some strange and wise differences in temperature from season to season. We are located in an area of the globe that is considered a ...

Apr 6, 2018

How to Pick Out The Best Grass Seed

Bare spots in your lawn got you down? Are you creating a new lawn? Either way, you'll need some advice on the best grass seed! The best grass seed...

Mar 30, 2018

Finding the Best Local Lawn Care Services

We always hear “buy local” or “support local businesses” and you should with your local lawn care service provider too! Supporting local businesses...

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