Lawns Plants & Pests LLC

08/06/2026

We can aerate and over seed this fall!

Your lawn looks green from above but bounces like a mattress when you walk it — that spongy feel means the roots underneath are getting choked out. Before you rent a power rake, pull one small plug of soil and check the brown layer for yourself; your feet can't tell you how thick it really is.

07/17/2026

When summer heat sets in, raise your mowing height to 3.5 to 4 inches. Taller grass shades its own roots and the soil, holding in moisture and crowding out w**ds that need bare sunlight to sprout.
Save this and bump your mower up a notch for July. ☀️

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07/16/2026

Lawns turn brown from dormancy during drought but need minimal weekly water to stay alive.

07/13/2026

In summer heat, water deep and infrequent — about 1 inch once or twice a week, early in the morning. Light daily sprinkles train roots to stay shallow, which makes your lawn weaker when drought hits. A tuna can on the lawn is a perfect free rain gauge.
Save this watering rule for the hot months. ☀️

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07/10/2026

Resist the urge to fertilize cool-season lawns in the peak of summer. Pushing new growth when grass is heat-stressed can burn it and invite disease. Wait for the cooler days of early fall — that's when a feeding really pays off.
Save this so you don't feed at the wrong time. 🌡️

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07/02/2026

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06/29/2026

Deadheading — removing spent blooms from perennials like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and daylilies — encourages the plant to put energy into new flowers rather than seed production, keeping your garden colorful well into late summer. Here in central Pennsylvania, mid-to-late June is the perfect time to get into this habit as your first flush of blooms starts to fade. Tag a friend who's always looking for ways to keep their garden looking its best! 🌸

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06/24/2026

During Pennsylvania's hot June days, your lawn needs about 1–1.5 inches of water per week — and the best time to water is early morning before 10 a.m. to reduce evaporation and fungal disease risk. Deep, infrequent watering encourages roots to grow deeper into the soil, making your lawn more drought-resistant all summer long. Save this post so you have these watering tips handy all season! 💧

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06/19/2026

Japanese beetle season is ramping up across Pennsylvania — adults typically emerge in mid-June and feed aggressively on over 300 plant species, skeletonizing leaves and damaging turf roots as grubs below ground. Look for the telltale metallic green body with copper-brown wing covers on roses, linden trees, and garden plants. Early identification is key to an integrated pest management approach that limits damage without over-relying on pesticides. Tag a neighbor or fellow gardener who needs to know what to watch for this season! Learn more at www.lawnsplantspests.com