A newly constructed home is an exciting thing: your castle built exactly to your needs. One downside of the process, however, is that the land around the homesite is usually completely destroyed by the process of digging and all the… Read More
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Lawn Pest Problems: Controlling the Spread of Fall Armyworms
There is nothing worse than a lawn pest. In fact, getting a hold of your armyworms can be a massive hurdle and cumbersome obstacle. Don’t let these armyworms march on your lawn with these easy tips and tricks you can… Read More
The Distinction Between Cool-Season and Warm-Season Grasses
Surprisingly, there are some key differences between cool-weather and warm-weather grasses. In fact, these different weather-related greeneries need to be treated differently and taken care of in their own unique way. As a result, understanding the nuances and differences among… Read More
Getting Rid of Weeds Without Ruining Other Plants
Killing weeds without messing with your other plants can be daunting and overwhelming. Since sprays are the most common way to kill your weeds, avoiding contact with your other plants can be extremely difficult. However, there are definitely ways to… Read More
5 Ways to Care for a Larger Yard as Summer Ends
A huge back yard can be an amazing asset. It could mean that you have plenty of space to make all your backyard oasis dreams come true. There’s room for a huge swing set for the kids, or maybe a… Read More
Dealing with Fungal Lawn Diseases
Lawn diseases are no joke. As we have discussed before, they can be incredibly difficult to treat and prevent. Some examples of such diseases include brown patch, dollar spot, gray leaf, leaf spot, pythium, red thread, rust lawn, snow mold,… Read More
How to Deal with Common Lawn Diseases
Taking care of your lawn is somewhat harder to do in the heat and humidity of summer. After all, whenever you go outside to enjoy the sunshine, it’s probably not a motivator to do some heavy yard work. Thankfully, most… Read More
Sod Production: A Look at How We Produce Our Sod
Here at Quantico Creek Sod Farms, we are proud to produce sod for both commercial and residential clients. Our blends are different depending on the year, but for the most part, our three main specialties are Kentucky bluegrass, Tall Fescue,… Read More
A Look at Drought Tolerant Sod
Even though summer is known for having hurricanes and other instances of extreme weather, sometimes you’ll also have to put up with drought. Droughts happen most often during the summer because of how hot and dry it is. Cool-season grass… Read More
4 Great Lawn Watering Tips
Watering your lawn is something that you shouldn’t put off. Think about how hot you feel whenever you step outside in the summer. Chances are good that the grass and sod under your feet are feeling the heat just as… Read More