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Rain, and pests, and stress, oh my!

PollyDog Landscapes Posted on May 17, 2016 by pollydoglandOctober 14, 2020

Rain is a wonderful thing, but we have been getting a awful lot of it lately. With excessive rain comes rapid plant growth, which attracts pests, which stresses the plant and in turn makes it more susceptible to disease. Then, … more

Posted in Landscape Tips, Spring

Time to move out the plants

PollyDog Landscapes Posted on March 19, 2015 by pollydoglandOctober 14, 2020

If you brought plants inside for the winter now is the time to move them on out. After being inside all winter there are a few things you should do to help the plants adjust to the great outdoors. Place the … more

Posted in Landscape Tips, Spring

Time to Control Cool Season Weeds

PollyDog Landscapes Posted on September 9, 2014 by pollydoglandOctober 14, 2020

With the cooler temperatures and potential rainfall (fingers crossed!) those pesky winter weeds will be germinating soon. Apply corn gluten now to control those weeds by knocking them out as they sprout. Timing is everything when it comes to corn … more

Posted in Fall, Landscape Tips, Weeds

Foliar Feed Lawn and Shrubs for Better Bounce this Spring

PollyDog Landscapes Posted on March 27, 2014 by pollydoglandOctober 14, 2020

Help your lawn and shrubs bounce back from winter by spraying them with a foliar fertilizer rich in molasses and seaweed. The micro-nutrients help plants recover from the stresses of winter and drought, and the molasses feeds the beneficial micro-organisms … more

Posted in Landscape Tips, Plant Nutrients, Spring

Control Fire Ants Now

PollyDog Landscapes Posted on October 2, 2013 by pollydoglandOctober 14, 2020

It is time to apply nematodes to help control fire ants. Nematodes also help to control fleas, ticks, and other soil borne pests. Be sure to follow application instructions carefully.

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Posted in Fall, Landscape Tips, Plant Pests

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