DIY vs. Professional Lawn Care: Our Benefits Having a lush, green lawn is a dream for many homeowners in Maryland and Virginia, but keeping it that way can be tough. When it comes to lawn care, you have two choices: do it yourself (DIY) or hire a professional lawn care company. While DIY has its…
What’s Causing Brown Spots in My Lawn? If you’ve noticed brown spots on your lawn, you’re not alone. Brown spots can be a sign of common problems, but understanding the reasons behind them can help you keep your lawn green and healthy. Let’s explore some common causes of brown spots and how to address them. …
Spring Lawn Care in Maryland and Virginia We recommend these spring lawn care tips for homeowners in our areas of SoMD and NoVA looking to maintain a lush, healthy lawn all season long. Combining great lawn maintenance practices with a professional lawn care service like MRW Lawns is the key to achieving a beautiful lawn…
Weed Control Tips for Maryland Lawns Maintaining a lush, green lawn in Maryland requires a bit of effort and know-how, especially when it comes to weed control. Nobody wants pesky invaders spoiling the beauty of their Maryland lawns. Lawn weed control isn’t a one-and-done task; it’s a year-round commitment, so let’s dive into some essential…
Winter Lawn Care Tips for Maryland and Virginia Lawns Every winter, millions of tons of de-icing salts are dumped on roads, driveways, and sidewalks to prevent vehicle and pedestrian accidents. The Proper Use of Rock Salt Not only can excessive salt burn the grass, it can cause widespread damage to trees and shrubs, possibly permanent…
Summer Lawn Care Tips for Maryland Homeowners Summer time! The kids are out of school. Time to relax! Go on vacation! Have fun. On a hot weekday after a long commute home from work, you look forward to being able to relax by your pool, take a swim, soak in the hot tub, or just…
Armyworms have been causing a lot of damage in our area this season, here’s what you need to know: The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) problem is widespread across several states including Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Kentucky. All lawn care companies and some farmers growing grains are affected by this pest. Armyworms…
Signs you may need to replace, refresh, or scale back your mulching. Visually, mulch can offer color and contrast to your landscaping; but the benefits can run root deep. When applied properly, mulch protects root systems by preserving moisture, moderating soil temperatures, and reducing weeds. When it’s not applied or maintained over time with best…
Mowing Tips for a Healthy Lawn Proper mowing is the most important cultural practice you can do for a healthy lawn. It is important to state that mowing isn’t necessarily something we have to do to keep the lawn healthy. In reality, the natural growth habit of tall fescue is for it to grow several…
The best way to control crabgrass is to kill it before it grows with a pre-emergent herbicide, but when is it too late to treat? Unfortunately, there’s no single definitive answer to this question. The short answer is to apply it before the crabgrass has a chance to germinate. The longer answer is that it…