Turfpro

07/15/2026

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06/15/2026

Welcome relief from the heat or 'calm before the storm'? Good afternoon, everyone. Well, the cooler temps certainly are a relief, but we still need a lot more rain to get the lawns to green back up. The lawns will not just turn green overnight and we are not even into the bulk of the summer weather yet. The grass blade doesn't 'green up' from rainfall. The turf has to push all new growth from the crown (base) and that can take a while to see the results. If it took 2-3 weeks to stress from drought, it will take just as long to green back up again. Patience is a virtue. If you are noticing areas that are browner, severely stressed, or didn't recover as well the reason is more than likely objects under the turf. This could be old tree roots, stumps, rocks and boulders, or a plethora of things that could be under the soil. These objects cause tremendous stress to the root system of the turf during hot and dry periods. Here are a few examples from years past of what issues boulders, rocks and other objects under the turf can cause. Any ideas what caused the extra stress to the turf?
Not sure about the lawn conditions? Need to find a new local company that is well established and knows about the turf in our area? We do all facets of property maintenance, landscaping & hardscaping, as well as lawn and tree care so, give us a call at 610-965-4452 or visit our website at www.TurfproLV.com for more information. Why not leave it to the Pros 😁👍
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06/09/2026

Well, we did get a little rain over the weekend, but it is getting increasingly hot and dry out there. Low humidity, high temps and constant winds are really drying things out fast. These are pictures of early drought stress and total drought dormancy to the lawn. If you want to water, please do so properly. If you do not, you can do more harm than good...
Most lawns need about an inch of water per week to stay healthy. This does not always mean green. Soil type, grass types, humidity and temperature will influence the amount needed. Please check for local restrictions before you decide to water your lawn. New sod may be exempt from the restrictions but please make certain to check with your local municipality.
Do not water a little every day. This will cause shallow roots and a weak root system. Watering deeply 2x-3x a week a total of 1” per week is what is needed to maintain the lawn’s health but again, may not always keep it green depending on the prementioned factors. More water may be needed for this. It is always best to water in the early morning hours. Morning watering will permit the turf to utilize what water it can absorb, and the remainder will evaporate. Evening watering will allow the water to lay for an extended period and feed turf diseases. Irrigation timers can help you stick to a schedule. There are many spigot attached timers available for those without an irrigation system.
Newly sodded or seeded lawns require different irrigation than established turf. New sod needs to be watered well, several times per day for the first 10 to 14 days, or longer, depending on weather conditions. You should water enough for the ground beneath the sod to stay wet. Approximately 20-30 minutes each session. Once the root system is well established, continue with standard watering practices. It can take a few months depending on the weather to get the sod established. Do not let the sod dry out or it will shrink and expose all the seams. It may never return to its original size. This can also cause the corners and edges to curl and die off. The only solution is to re-sod the area and start over. We really want to avoid this situation.
Seed should be kept damp for proper germination. The seeds need to absorb the water fully to begin germination. Germination can take days to 1-3 weeks depending on the seed type. Keep the seed damp until the majority has germinated then, twice a day to ensure the seed and young grasses do not dry out. Depending on weather conditions, you can reduce to 2x-3x a week after initial establishment. It is important to water deeply to encourage root development after the germination period. There should be a slight drying out time between waterings so as not to cause root rot or dampening off of the young grasses. Using burlap or germination netting will aid in the germination stages but should be removed once proper germination has taken place.
These are general guidelines for watering. Your soil conditions, turf types and weather will all play in factoring whether you need to water more, or water less.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give the office a call at 610-965-4452, visit our website at www.TurfproLV.com for awesome gallery photos of our work or drop us a line through Facebook. Why not leave it to the Pros 😁👍
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06/06/2026

We are hard at work applying the grub control applications. This treatment is typically done along with the w**d control and fertilizer application for timing purposes. If you see we are at the neighbor's property, and not yours on the same day, it is probably because you do not have a grub control treatment on your program. It would be a very smart idea to add this to your program though. Last fall we found an unusual amount of late fall grub damage to properties. It can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars to repair the lawn from grub damage and it can take a few years to get the turf back to the way it was in the beginning. Not certain what treatments are on your program? Just give the office a call at 610-965-4452 or visit our website at www.TurfproLV.com and we can go over your plan with you and modify it to suit your needs. So, why not leave it to the Pros! Talk to you soon!
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06/05/2026

Let's obey the law ladies and gentlemen 👍

06/04/2026

Good morning, everyone. So, we have been fielding a lot of calls for brown spots & brown patches in the turf: A few weeks ago, we had temperatures in the 60's and suddenly experienced 3 days of 90+ degree weather. At that time there was some red thread present, but it was not prevalent due to the cooler temps. The heat dried up the areas of read thread but now we have been in the 70's/80's and these are favorable temps for the red thread and it has rebounded. In addition, we have had NO RAIN of any measurable nature and are now in early drought conditions. Any rocks, boulders or any items that are under the turf are causing severe heat stress and causing the turf above to brown out rapidly. This is primarily happening to the finer grasses (fine fescue & bluegrass) at this time but will be affecting the tall fescues as well. The pictures are red thread in the lawn which has caused brown patches from the heat, rocks under the soil which is causing severe stress to the turf above and an old foundation from a structure that is on our property. When I start seeing the foundation appearing, I know we are under drought conditions. There isn't really any good rain in the near future. Maybe some this weekend but we are now getting into the heat of the season. This seems to be a pattern over the past 3-4 years now. Typically, the turf will recover from these conditions later in the season but let us pray we get some good soaking rains in the near future. Need an estimate for any of our services? Have questions about your current program or adding services? Just give the office a call at 610-965-4452 to set up an appointment or get the answers you are looking for. Why not relax and leave it to the Pros at Turfpro. Visit www.TurfproLV.com to see our gallery, our extensive services that are available or to read our information blogs. See you soon!

03/23/2026

“The forsythia is blooming and if you don’t put the crabgrass control down right now, I’ll be surrounded with crabgrass this summer!"
This is the Old Farmer’s Almanac tale run amuck. The forsythia is not a good judge of when to apply the crabgrass control for a number of factors. The soil temperature needs to be above 55 degrees for a week for any germination to take place and any heavy frost or freeze will damage any crabgrass that germinates too early. The germination of crabgrass is determined by the number of Growing Degree Days (GDD) and soil temperature. The forsythias blooming can start from 1 to 25 Growing Degree Days. Crabgrass germination begins at around 200 GDD. That is a huge difference in timing! What started out as “apply crabgrass control after the forsythia blooms drop” has turned into “apply crabgrass control as soon as you see the forsythia start to bloom.” That’s a difference of over a month.
If applied too early, there may not be adequate control later in the season when it is needed. Our second fertilizer treatment does also include a pre & post emergent crabgrass control. Later in the season we will spot treat with a post emergent control for any crabgrass that may have broken through the barrier. Again, this may happen for a number of reasons including improper mowing practices, drought, insect damage, etc.
So, with all of this being said there is one thing that is needed, and that is patience. It is a long season, and it has just started. Our lawn care programs will certainly address any crabgrass concerns, as well as w**ds, grubs, summer insects, and many other issues that may arise. If you have any questions our office is always available for you to call, email, or comment on this post. Thanks, and Happy Spring!!! www.TurfproLV.com

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03/08/2026

It's that time of the season again! We may be losing an hour of sleep this weekend, but this just means we are one step closer to spring weather & blooms. Don't forget to move your clocks 1 hour ahead before going to bed tonight. Can't wait for the constant spring weather to move in. Open windows, beautiful flowers, the trees in full bloom.... soon 🪻🌷🌹😁
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03/07/2026

It sure would be nice to sit outside on the beautiful hardscape patio but all this rain... ugh! 🌧 I have an idea🤔 I'll call Turfpro and have them install a custom pergola😁That's right! From simple patios to elaborate designs, we can do it all for you. Sheltered from the rain or blazing sun, enjoying your outdoor kitchen or fire pit with friends, family or just a quiet moment to yourself. Sounds awesome, doesn't it! These are a few samples of our work, and you can see more at www.TurfproLV.com in our gallery. Interested in a design for your castle then give us a call at 610-965-4452 and meet with our designer to get that project rolling. Don't wait too long, the requests come in quickly in the spring, but who can blame them. The quality of our work speaks for itself 🙂👍