Here are the steps you should follow: 1.  Prepare the soil – can be done at anytime a.  Incorporate Structure Soil Conditioner into the soil- this is recommended for heavy clay soil. b. Spray with Earth Right Super Stuff 2.  Sow the seed as soon as the ground temperature reaches 55 degrees.  You can seed anytime, but it [...]

You have a very common problem! Keep in mind what grass needs to grow: Sun, water and nutrients. The dense tree canopy, coupled with the extensive root system, combines to limit all three of these things in your lawn. In order to compensate, you need to have the best shade tolerant grasses available, extra water during [...]

The damage you’re asking about is caused by the acidic nature of dog urine and is usually more common with female dogs. To treat the brown spot, you will need to neutralize the soil and start over by applying Gypsum to the spots (about 1/2 cup per spot) and scratching up the soil to loosen it.  Then use [...]

A bumpy, rough and uneven lawn is difficult to walk on, and hard to mow. There are several factors that are responsible for bumpy lawns: Your lawn may be a little thin which makes the bumps more noticeable. In a thick, dense lawn, your bumps would be less noticable. The late winter and early [...]

Clover can become a real problem in the lawn if left unchecked.  Unfortunately, clover has to be controlled after it shows up in the lawn and is actively growing.  Earl May Garden Centers carry granular and liquid broadleaf weed controls that will eliminate the clover in your lawn.  It’s best if these products are [...]

The mushrooms in your lawn are coming from decaying organic matter like wood from old roots, stumps, or other wood items. There is no solution to the problem other than to rake or mow them off the lawn. When the organic matter is completely decomposed the mushrooms will disappear.

Here is what we suggest for clay soil: One way to improve Clay Soil when planting a new lawn, trees and shrubs is to use Earl May Structure.  By mixing the structure in the soil when planting, the structure will act like tiny reservoirs storing moisture, oxygen and nutrients, also releasing them to the roots [...]