Lawn Care Tip
Did you know that a sharp mower blade can dramatically improve the look of your lawn? Yes, it’s true! We find that many property owners mow with a dull blade. When you mow with a dull blade, it “tears” the grass, which leaves the tip of the grass brown. This gives the overall lawn a […]
Lawn Care Tip
Extremely hot summer days can easily cause brown patches in your lawn. Weeds and crabgrass then fill in those spots of the weakened turf. Lawns need 1 to 1 ½ inches of water per week to stay green and healthy. Trees and shrubs also require water care during this time. It is best to […]
Keep Insects Under Control
With warm weather finally here, you want to get a jump start on the summer season by treating your trees and shrubs. Brooklawn has an excellent application program to help your landscape thrive! By applying insect control and disease prevention applications in early summer, it reduces the damage that can be done to your […]
Combat Compact Soil with Aeration
Aerate to Rejuvenate All lawns, regardless of their condition, can benefit from some level of rejuvenation each year. One of the best things you can do for your lawn is professional aeration each fall. During aeration, small plugs of soil and thatch are removed from the lawn to break up compacted soil creating room for […]
Brooklawn Tip #6
Lawn Mower Height Matters When it comes to your lawn’s height, shorter is not better. This misguided myth lays the foundation for big problems in your yard. Cutting grass too short can lead to weed invasion, disease, drought, and heat damage. For best results when cultivating a healthy lawn during the mowing season, we […]
Brooklawn Tip #5
Don’t Let Grubs Ruin Your Lawn! May 13, 2016, Muncie, IN – At Brooklawn Services, our goal is to inform and educate our customers so that you may enjoy the best lawn and landscape possible. From time to time we will make suggestions and recommendations, but we will never attempt to sell you something you don’t need. […]
Brooklawn Tip #4
GET AHEAD OF THE SPRING SEASON WITH A SPRING SPRAY! April 1, 2016, Muncie, IN – With winter winding down, you want to get a jump start on the spring season by treating your trees and shrubs. Brooklawn has an excellent 6-application system to get your trees and shrubs in great shape for spring! What does that […]
Brooklawn Tip #3
Snow can damage your turf more than you know! Muncie, IN – One of the turf issues coming out of winter you may be seeing now is snow mold. Symptoms appear in the spring after the winter snow melts as patches of whitish, or bleached out matted down areas. Rake or brush matted grass lightly to encourage plant recovery. Spot seeding may be needed […]
Brooklawn Tip #2
Summer Lawn Care Tip July 20, 2015, Muncie, IN – Brooklawn Services understands the importance of keeping your lawn looking its best. Even though we have had unusually high amounts of rainfall this summer, there will be many hot, dry days yet this year. On average, lawns in Indiana should receive 1” of water […]
Brooklawn Tip #1
Tree and Shrub Tips June 15, 2015, Muncie, IN – As temperatures rise in the summer, so do insect populations. Brooklawn Services would like to offer some tips to protect your trees and shrubs from all forms of insects. Trees, shrubs, and foundations can be protected with surface and sub-surface insect control applications. […]
