Fall color is one of the highlights of the season in Central Kentucky. Once those leaves begin to drop, however, they can create more than an appearance issue for commercial properties. Leaves that remain on turf, walkways, parking areas, and around drainage structures can affect lawn health, property safety, and the overall appearance of the…
Some landscape problems seem to return on schedule. The same section of turf thins out every summer. Weeds keep appearing in one area. A planting bed stays too wet after storms. Shrubs struggle in the same location year after year. When a problem keeps coming back, the issue is often not the symptom itself. It is an underlying condition…
By early fall, commercial lawns across Central Kentucky have been through months of heat, mowing, foot traffic, equipment use, and changing moisture conditions. Even when a property receives enough water and fertilizer, compacted soil can make it harder for turf to take full advantage of them. That is where core aeration can help. Aeration creates…
By late summer, commercial landscapes in Central Kentucky have already been through months of heat, humidity, storms, foot traffic, and regular use. Now is a great time to inspect your property, address visible problems, and prepare for fall improvements. Use this checklist to identify what may need attention before the season changes. 1. Inspect the Turf Start by walking the property and looking…
By late summer, commercial turf in Central Kentucky may look thin, brown, or damaged. It can be difficult to determine why. Heat, drought, irrigation problems, turf diseases, white grubs, and fall armyworms can produce similar symptoms. However, they require very different responses. Treating the wrong problem can waste time and allow the actual damage to get worse. Here are several…
