Pesticides are frequently misunderstood and can carry a poor reputation. The term pesticide refers to a much broader category than most people believe. A “pesticide” is any type of tool that is used to control pests, whether chemically based or naturally occurring....
Randy Goldstein
Earth Day Tribute: Lawn and Garden Tips
A green lawn or garden does not necessarily refer to how vibrant the color is. It is also a term that promotes how eco-friendly and sustainable your gardening practices are. Earth Day is a time to celebrate the environment and discover what steps you can take to...
Spring Weeds!
Has spring truly arrived in Maryland? I think so - I’ve seen bluebirds, heard Killdeer (they fly at night, singing “kill-deer, kill-deer”…) and, my favorite, the spring peepers are peeping after a long winter’s slumber. Are you seeing a lot of weeds growing in...
Planning Ahead for a Successful and Environmentally-Responsible Lawn
With spring in the air, you may be spending a lot of time daydreaming about relaxing on or near your beautiful and safely maintained lawn. But not so fast, an environmentally-responsible lawn takes planning and preparing to be the success that you envision. ...
“Real Life Lawn Care” Series: What is Crabgrass and How Do You Stop it?
This post is the first installment in our "Real Life Lawn Care" series of posts, which will discuss various and insidious weeds that grow in the Washington DC metro area, as well as other lawn care tips. What is Crabgrass? Let’s start with the facts: Crabgrass is a...
Complete Lawn Care Earns 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Complete Lawn Care has earned Angie’s List Super Service Award for the second year in a row. We are proud to share this accomplishment, as our team works hard to provide exemplary service each year for our clients. According to Angie’s List Founder, Angie Hicks, “Only...
Why Good Lawns are Good for the Environment
Unfortunately, lawns sometimes get a bad reputation. Often, lawns are seen as “bad” because homeowners tend to overdo lawn care and the natural environmental benefits of lawns remain unspoken. In reality, a properly maintained lawn can actually be good for the...
2015 Spring Gardening Conference
Don’t miss the Master Gardener Spring Gardening Conference Saturday February 21st at the University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office with Complete Lawn Care's very own, Eric Wenger, and the Montgomery County Master Gardeners. To learn more, please visit...
Organic Fertilizer Questions to Consider
What is organic fertilizer? According to Wikipedia, an organic fertilizer is “derived from animal matter, human excreta, or vegetable matter, (e.g. compost, manure).” Organic fertilizers need to come from natural sources that supply plants with the macronutrients...
Lawns and our Ecosystem
Q: Why are lawns or turfgrass so important to our ecosystem in the DC metro area? A: First, a little history: Prior to colonization what we now call turfgrass or a lawn in the DC Metro area consisted mainly of broom straw, wild rye and marsh grass. These were better...