Attracting Birds to Your Backyard
Gardening and bird watching are two very popular pastimes in the United States, and their popularity continues to grow. Why not combine your hobbies and
August 27, 2016
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Take Back Your Summer with Portage Turf’s Weed Control Service!!
It’s that time of year again… Weeding season. By late June, Northeast Ohio’s gravel areas, flower beds, mulch beds, and driveways will be an eyesore if left
June 22, 2016
Top Benefits of Natural Lawn Care
At Portage Turf Specialists LLC, people often ask us to explain the benefits of using natural lawn-care approaches instead of synthetic chemical-based treatments. So, we’ve put
June 16, 2016
Cicadas Return to Ohio
If you live in Northeast Ohio then you’ve probably heard the 17-year periodic cicadas singing loudly in the trees over the past few weeks. Major
June 9, 2016
Hairy Bittercress Invades Ohio Lawns
Ohio Lawns have been spared with a mild winter and anyone who had aeration and seeded last fall (from a reputable company like Portage Turf Specialists LLC) certainly enjoyed
March 23, 2016
El Niño’s Effects On Landscape Trees & Shrubs
We keep hearing that El Niño will be affecting weather patterns all across the western hemisphere this winter. In Ohio, the predictions are for a
February 9, 2016
How to Choose the Best Mowing Height
Mowing your lawn is much more than just cutting the grass every Saturday. One of the most fundamental steps to a perfect lawn is getting
August 13, 2015
Mole Control
If you are experiencing soft tunnels throughout your lawn and dirt piles from burrowing moles, you are not alone! Last year’s wet summer and soft soils
March 26, 2015
4 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Yard
As the world becomes more knowledgeable about its environmental impact, homeowners are encouraged to save the planet by making a few alterations to how they
August 19, 2014
Lawn Care Tips: Springtime in Ohio
Spring is finally in full swing, and homeowners all over Ohio are rejoicing. Before you start jumping for joy and planning your first backyard barbecue,
April 28, 2014
