Pesticide Ban Has Lawn Care Contractors on Edge BY MAILE BUCHER ON OCT 14, 2015 Eric Wenger, president of Complete Lawn Care, Inc. in Laytonsville, MD, is one contractor who will be directly affected by the recent pesticide ban that was voted into effect in...
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2016 Spring Gardening Conference
On February 20, 2016, come out and join Eric Wenger, President of Complete Lawn Care, as he presents two sessions at the 16th annual Spring Gardening Conference. This year’s theme is “EXPLODING THE MYTHS: Fascinating Facts to Help You Avoid Common Gardening...
Lawn Invasion: Crabgrass and Japanese Stiltgrass
Crabgrass and Japanese Stiltgrass are both invasive grasses that threaten native plants and natural habitats--aka: weeds. Both of these pesky plants germinate in the spring, and will continue to sprout until the first frost arrives. So, how do you deal with crabgrass...
Complete Lawn Care Wishes You A Safe and Happy Holiday
The holiday season is upon us, and all of us at Complete Lawn Care want to extend our warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season! During the chaos of cleaning, decorating, baking, gift buying and wrapping, we often neglect maintenance and safety concerns...
Recognizing Winter Weeds
During late November and early December, your lawn is preparing for dormancy. Believe it or not, as your lawn goes to sleep for the winter, there are plants that are just beginning to grow called winter annuals. Though inconspicuous at first, as these weeds mature,...
Preparing Your Lawn For Winter Dormancy
Most people probably don’t think of late fall/early winter as a prime time for lawn care. However, the health of your lawn deeply depends on your preparation at this time. Before the extreme winter conditions arrive, take the proper steps to prepare your lawn for...
Winter Weather Effects on Your Lawn
Winter is right around the corner and the cold is gradually rolling in. As the temperatures drop, maintaining that bright green lawn becomes exceedingly difficult. Since the DC metro area lies in a transition zone, we often experience pretty extreme temperatures on...
Maintaining a Healthy Lawn Throughout Fall
Temperatures and leaves are dropping in the DC Metro area, which means your lawn will soon go dormant for the winter. Maintaining a healthy lawn throughout fall gives you the best chance for a greener spring. There are several projects to tackle before fall ends to...
Why is Soil Testing So Important?
A healthy green lawn begins with great soil. However, soil is often more complicated than it looks. It contains the vital nutrients and living organisms that dictate a strong and sustainable lawn. How do you know if you have great soil? By soil testing. Trying to grow...
5 Common Lawn Care Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Everyone dreams of having the healthiest and greenest lawn on the block. Homeowners will put a great deal of time and effort into their lawn care in hopes of achieving this, but unfortunately those efforts can often do more harm than good. Maintaining a healthy lawn...