De-Thatching 101: The Importance of Aeration
Are you familiar with thatch? Our team at Portage Turf Specialists LLC certainly is! You may have noticed thatch on your lawn. It’s a layer of stems,
June 22, 2017
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Lawn Disease Prevention Tips to the Rescue
Defend Your Lawn: The Importance of Disease Prevention in Northeast Ohio” Rust can be found in many of our lawns late Summer Maintaining a lush,
June 1, 2017
Northeast Ohio Tick Epidemic
Local Northeast Ohio residents are reporting an unprecedented number of ticks this season and there are many reasons why we should all use extra precautions
May 12, 2017
How Synthetic Chemicals Harm Lawns, Animals, and People
The overuse of chemical or inorganic fertilizers and pesticides has serious consequences. Many of these chemical-based products use material fillers that have heavy metals which
April 15, 2017
How To Control Weeds in Mulch and Flower Beds
Question. Tired of flower and mulch beds taking over your home? Do you ever ask yourself “How can I do a better job controlling weeds
March 18, 2017
Soil Basics 101- Soil and its importance in our lives, lawns, and lawncare
So what is soil? Soil is a vast mysterious ecosystem with layers of nutrients and billions of lifeforms. Without healthy soil, there would be little
March 3, 2017
Reasons for Winterkill of Ohio Lawns
Have you ever wondered why your lawn has dry, brown areas that don’t grow back in spring? Here at Portage Turf Specialists LLC, our goal is
December 31, 2016
AEROvation: Our Industry Leading Lawn Equipment
Here at Portage Turf Specialists LLC we are always researching and adding only the best fertilizers, grass seed blends, and equipment. We would like to introduce our
September 28, 2016
Ohio Lawns Need Fall Aeration and Overseeding
Hot, dry summers here in Northeast Ohio turn some of the greenest, best kept lawns a straw-like color with bright green weeds scattered throughout. People contact us here at Portage Turf Specialists
September 10, 2016
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
