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Turf Formula Unsolicited Testimony from 7/18/2017

Noah July 17, 2017 Lawn Care 0

Unsolicited Customer Testimony from a Phone Call Asking About Using Turf Formula in Conjunction with Another Product:

“I have been using the Turf Formula since May (2017). Russ, my lawn is phenomenal! It has never looked this good. It is thick, dark green and looks amazing. I now have grass growing where I could never grow grass before and it looks incredible!”

William K., New Jersey

We have received many testimonies similar to this. We don’t sell a lot of products, but what we do sell is because they really do work.

Check out the page and get the product for yourself!

Kayak Fishing – Texas Style

Noah July 13, 2017 Lawn Care 0

If you ever wanted to expand your horizons and live in the moment, kayak fishing for Redfish may be your answer. Whether you are new to kayaking or an old pro, Redfish is a logical choice.

Redfish hunt for crabs and baitfish in shallow water, often just 6″ to 18″ deep. You paddle the kayak close to shore over weed beds and spend lots of time casting along the edges of the salt grass and in the channels that snake through the grass.

If you are new to kayaking or have a fear of the water, you need to try shallow water redfish fishing. I am serious when I tell you that redfish, especially in spring and summer, spend much of their time feeding in such shallow water that their tails stick up in the air. Experienced fishermen know this and look for the signs of feeding redfish.

Using topwater lures, kayak fishing for redfish can be one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences you can have.

22 Redfish in Rockport Texas

Redfish are powerful fish. Once hooked they takeoff with bursts of speed that is nothing short of thrilling. These powerhouses can reach weights of over 40 lbs, but in the shallows, 5 to 10 lbs is often the max.

On this trip we hired Ryan Ford, out of Rockport, Texas. (In the photo with the straw hat) Ryan has lived much of his life there and knows the fish and their habits well.

Ryan got us on top of fish and we had the time of our lives.

22 inch redfish from Rockport Texas

If you are new to kayaking and are worried about kayaking in salt water, do not let it concern you. Hire a guide who knows the area and can take you to the best spots.

Our family is experienced at kayaking but not at redfish fishing. We highly recommend you contact Ryan. He was never more than a few feet away and was ready in an instant to assist anyone that required it.

Contact Ryan at Rockport Kayak Fishing Adventrues. You will be glad you did.

(Hammerhead Kayak Supply is our second business and is our favorite hobby. Kayaking is a great family activity and can become a serious sport for those who choose it. Please check out our website at Hammerhead Kayak Supply)

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Storms: What we can do before and after

Maui is paradise. A tropical breeze, soft waves lapping the shore and sunshine everywhere …most of the time.

Every so often, nature throws us a curve ball and days of high winds and wet weather create some pretty big issues for property owners.

While we can’t predict the weather, we can do some maintenance that will help keep weather damage from being bigger than it needs to be.

Keep drainage areas clean and clear of debris.
Carefully watch tree growth and trim over hanging branches
Keep lawn areas clean and clear a debris that could wash into drainage areas, or be blown against windows and cars.

After a storm, take a look around and assess any damage but also look for potential problems. Ponding, debris piles, broken branches and erosion can all affect future property maintenance.

Call us anytime for a free estimate and let us help you assess problems and offer solutions!

Soil Organic Matter in Pastures

Noah February 8, 2017 Lawn Care 0

Soil organic matter is the barometer for soil health for pastures and turf. Find out how to improve your pastures.

Commercial and Backyard Orchards – What You Need to Know for a Great Crop

Noah January 31, 2017 Lawn Care 0

Peach trees, apple trees and more, whether commercial or backyard orchards cannot produce great crops on their own. They need help.

Bill Bader, the owner of the largest peach orchard in the Midwest, over 110,000 peach trees has shared with me his secrets to great success.

In an interview, he reveals what has brought him fame and fortune with some of the finest peaches in the country.

Click the link below to see exactly how he achieved his success and also reveals some of his organic approach trade secrets that really work and save money.

If you need more help, contact me. We are always willing to help.

Keeping our promise to give you the best and valuable information for the best lawns, pastures and trees!

Easy Ways To Access Lawn Care Academy

Noah December 29, 2016 Lawn Care 0

Several Ways to Access our Site from Cell Phones

Many people are accessing Lawn Care Academy on cell phones. Our site is optimized for cell phones. Here are a few easy ways to access the website:

1. You Can Write the Website Name Without the (-) dashes in the web address:

www.lawncareacademy.com

2. You Can Write Or Say “Lawn Care Academy” in the Search Bar on your Phone

3. You can write or speak lawn-care-academy.com with the dashes if you choose.

Get Help with Lawns and Hay Fields

Lawn Care Academy is one of the top lawn care information websites on the web. We also specialize in farms where we can assist farmers in hay production.

Visit us and see what we have to offer in helping you attain the best lawn around.

Merry Christmas!!

Noah December 13, 2016 Lawn Care 0

Turf-Type Tall Fescue Grass Seed

Noah August 31, 2016 Lawn Care 0

5 Star® grass seed Blend of Turf-Type Tall Fescue contains 5 top performing fescue varieties for a dark green lawn.

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Dethatching Seashore and Other Grasses

Noah August 14, 2016 Lawn Care 0

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Time to De-thatch that lawn to make it even better all year long!

What is de-thatching? (Also called “thatching” or “verticutting”)

As your lawn grows it get thicker. Part of what is happening is that dead and dying material is falling back into itself all the time. (This is why it;s important to always use a bag on your mowers folks!) This, combined with horizontal growth of the grass creates a layer between the top of the turf and the soil. This layer (the thatch) is what we want to take out.

We use a special tool called a de-thatcher or “verti-cutter”. This tool has blades which cut through all the dead and tangled growth in the lawn turf. Whatever is churned out by the cutting blades appears behind the machine as it moves forward.

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The last one we did was 8000 sq. ft. of seashore papspalum, which hadn’t been done in over two years. We took away probably about 5 yards of material out of that lawn.

Lastly, we cut the lawn back down with lawn mowers and weedeaters. This leaves just the growing part of the seashore, close to the ground intact. When done “completley” the lawn looks brown for 4-6 weeks. Usually the appearance is fine after about three weeks, but not perfect until about a month.

Why de-thatch?

It’s a hard and messy project, but it pays to do it on time every year for the “low, clean and tight” look.

In addition to beauty and the nice feel of a short cut lawn there are other benefits.

Water usage can sometimes be streamlined. A grass which has a very thick thatch layer requires more water to keep it green. That layer acts as a trap for water.

It’s cleaner looking and feeling.

There are less thick spots for insects to hide.

It’s better for croquet, bocce balls and putting greens!

Fertilizers and weed control products become more efficient, and you can use less of both while maintaining the same effects. Just like the water issue, when you have a nice de-thatched lawn, the fertilizers and weed control products find their way right down to the soil without getting caught up in the thatch.

Finally, all maintenance projects require follow-up. De-thatching is no different! After the main body of work is done, time to get to the details.

The lawn needs to be fertilized soon afterwards.

In our climate here in Kihei-Wailea-Makena, it’s very important to check and double check the irrigation after this work.

If done improperly, or without attention to detail, the verticutting can cause lasting damage to lawns.

I like to visit the properties every few days and take moisture samples from around the yard. We make sure all the areas are well irrigated and everything is working as it should.

We soak in all the dry spots with hoses if we need to. I don’t like any of my lawns to have to suffer these hot and dry afternoons with no moisture in the soil.

If you’d like an estimate of course feel free to contact me!

Thanks for reading!

Noah

Infrared Laser Temperature Gun

Noah June 29, 2016 Lawn Care 0

Infrared laser temperature guns instantly reads the surface temperature of any item.

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