Your lawn is nature’s version of carpet for your outdoor space. You wouldn’t let your carpet in your home be patchy, so why let your yard? It can be a bit problematic when we finally get our spring thaw here in Nebraska and get to...
As our days grow shorter and evenings cooler, we as Nebraskans know that fall is just around the corner. We are enjoying the last bit of blooms on our annuals, rejoicing in the beloved pumpkin spice latte’s return, sitting around a fire with friends, watching...
Gypsum has two primary uses in lawn care; remove excess sodium from the soil, and add calcium to the soil. Gypsum is a natural mineral that overall does not affect the pH of the soil, nor does it add or detract from existing minerals found...
One of the most important things you can do for your lawn’s health is aeration. Even though your lawn might appear to be slowing down in the fall, your efforts this time of year make a lasting impact on the health of your lawn for...
Grubs! They are like Kramer from Seinfeld, barging into his neighbor's apartment unannounced. By the time you discover them, you could have a full-blown infestation in your yard. Grubs are lawn-loving larvae of various beetles that hide beneath the surface of our Nebraska lawns. White grubs...
It's that time of year again spring is approaching, the challenge is that we are usually ready for it before it's ready for us! Waiting on weather is not always fun, but that's a good reason to start thinking about what to do when spring...
Brown patch will show signs of a circle or semicircle pattern. Long irregular spots light tan or whitish in color will be accompanied by dark brown or purplish-black margins. Summer patch will also show signs of a circle or semicircular patterns. Turf within will...
It’s National Lawn Care Month and we’re shouting it from the rooftops! At Sun Valley, we live and breathe lawn care, however once a year the rest of the world joins in to help us celebrate our favorite topic and we couldn’t be more excited....