Taking care of your lawn can be a lot of work, but it's important to do it right. At Wells Lawn Care, we want to help you understand some important things about lawn care. In this blog post, we will talk about two topics that are important for taking care of your...
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Dealing with the Threat of Asian Jumping Worms in Bloomington: How To Get Started
Asian Jumping Worms, also known as Crazy Worms or Alabama Jumpers, are an invasive species that has become a major problem for gardeners in Bloomington. These worms can quickly and drastically alter the soil composition of your garden, leading to the decline of plant...
Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Urban Garden in Bloomington: Tips for Lawn Care Enthusiasts
As a lawn care enthusiast in Bloomington, you probably enjoy seeing your yard looking green and manicured. But have you ever thought about the impact your yard can have on the local ecosystem? Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds play a crucial role in...
Lawn Care and the Media
Lawn Care and the Media How you handle your lawn care can help to prevent soil erosion. With its dense cover an extensive fibrous root system, turfgrass is undoubtedly one of the best defenses against soil erosion. Much publicity goes to human-applied pesticides and...
How rainfall is helping to eliminate the drought in Indiana
Recent Drought Conditions The U.S Drought Monitor classifies Indiana as having Abnormally Dry (D0; 55% of Indiana), Very anecdotally dry (D1; 39% of Indiana) and Moderate drought conditions since early June; these have been most intense in sections of the Central...
What is “Red Thread” and tips to help your lawn
What is Red Thread Red Thread is a foliar disease that occurs during periods of high heat and moisture and will usually appear during late spring and summer. Red Thread symptoms will show as brown or red patches throughout your lawn. Thankfully, with this turf...
Lawn Care Tips
Climate Your Plants Many plants thrive in Indiana and around the Midwest, but plants from very warm, very cold, or very dry climates may struggle to survive. The Midwest’s plentiful but irregular rainfall, and our four-season climate affect plant growth and survival....
Stem Girdling Roots
Determining the cause of dieback and decline symptoms Can be very difficult to determine mainly due to cultural, environmental, and biological factors that could be involved. The usual culprit when dealing with tree problems is the base of the tree trunk and the...
Get control of your crabgrass at home
How to control of your crabgrass in Bloomington Indiana The common weed known as Crabgrass, is known to infest home lawns in Bloomington Indiana. Crabgrass is an annual weed that germinates when the temperatures of the soil reach approximately 60F for 3-5 days. It...
5 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lawn in Bloomington Indiana
5 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lawn in Bloomington Indiana Thank you for visiting our blog post! We at Wells Lawn Care are excited to share with you 5 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lawn in Bloomington Indiana. Every lawn is different, and we are always available to discuss...