Lawn Care
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
Category: Lawn Tips
Fertilization
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
Lawn Care
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
Aeration
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
Lawn Care
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
Lawn Care
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
Insect Control
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
Lawn Care
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
Lawn Care
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
Grub Control
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
