Lawn Care Tips Archives

Lawn Rust: The Funky Fungus Behind Your Orange Shoes

Let’s set the scene: You step outside, admire your lawn, walk across it… and come back inside looking like you moonlight as a traffic cone. Your shoes are orange. Your dog’s paws? Orange. The kids? Also orange. What gives? Before you panic or assume you’ve stepped into a lawn care…

Why Ohio Lawn Disease Isn’t Predictable—and What You Can Do About It

Have you ever looked out at your lawn in early summer and noticed brown spots popping up seemingly overnight? You might think your lawn is thirsty, or maybe your dog is playing favorites with one corner of the yard. But sometimes, the problem goes deeper: it’s lawn disease. No, before…

What Is Snow Mold on Lawns and How to Fix It

What Is Snow Mold? As winter melts away in Ohio, your lawn might not look as fresh and green as you’d hoped. Instead, you may see patches of flattened, crusty grass that seem to be stuck together. This is snow mold, a common fungal issue caused by long periods of…

Everything You Need to Know About Hairy Bittercress Weed in Ohio Lawns

Imagine stepping outside one day, breathing in the fresh, cool air, and admiring your lush, green lawn. With a cup of coffee in your hand, you’re in heaven—your lawn feels like the perfect picture of suburban bliss. That is, until you spot it – a tiny weed, with telltale white…

Late Spring Lawn Care: Preparing Your Lawn for a Lush Summer in Ohio

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the urge to spend more time outdoors is undeniable. But as an Ohio homeowner, you know that a beautiful summer lawn doesn’t appear by magic. It takes a little late spring TLC to transform your yard from patchy and dormant to a lush…

Cultivating Excellence in Lawn Care Through Our Core Values

Since our inception at Ecolawn, we’ve focused on being the best, not just the biggest. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our seven core values, guiding us in how we interact with our team, our clients, and every single lawn we care for. Here’s how these values shape our…

DIY Lawn Care vs. Professional Lawn Care Services in Ohio

Have you ever found yourself standing in the middle of your yard, gazing at a patch of wilted grass and thinking, “I could probably fix this myself”? If so, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in Ohio embark on DIY lawn care projects with the noble intention of saving money and…

Ecolawn’s Fall Lawn Maintenance Checklist for Northeast Ohio

Whether you love to DIY or hire the pros, with our checklist, you’ll be ready to tackle your fall lawn maintenance in no time. Picture it: It’s been a long summer, and you’ve been enjoying your barbecues and vacations. Your grass has been exposed to the summer elements. As fall…

Mowing Your Lawn, Here’s How To Make It Look Awesome!

You’ve asked, and we’re delivering, the best lawn mowing tips for Mentor, OH, and Northeast OH, cities. Lawn mowing might seem simple. But it’s easy to get it wrong and damage all the great work you’ve put into your lawn over the years. You don’t have to work from dawn…

lawn mowing at the beginning of the season in mentor, OH

Don’s Top Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Tips for Northern Ohio

Lawn mowing might seem simple. But it’s easy to get it wrong and damage all the great work you’ve put into your lawn over the years. You don’t have to work from dawn to dusk to get a beautiful lawn. You just need a few reliable lawn mowing tips! Although…

What to Expect with a New Lawn

New lawn installation or replacement in Northeast Ohio requires specific care. People often ask for our help when they have a new lawn. Maybe you just moved in, starting from scratch, or your old lawn was tired and it was time to replant. Either way, your new lawn needs special…

Are Your Lawn Treatments Safe for My Family and Pets?

Lawn treatments can be a concern when considering the health and safety of your loved ones. We hear a lot of talk about lawn chemicals being unsafe for pets and the environment. The harmful effects of lawn chemicals on our children and pets have been a cause of concern. However,…