Lawn Care

What to Do With Your Connecticut Lawn During Winter Dormancy

Hey folks, Steve here from American Landscape & Lawn Science. I came across a helpful video from Budget Lawns recently that talks about winter lawn care for bermudagrass, and while that’s a warm-season grass we don’t deal with much here in Connecticut, the general principles got me thinking about what Connecticut homeowners should actually be…

Winter Lawn Care Tips for Connecticut Lawns

Hey folks, Steve here from American Landscape & Lawn Science. I recently came across a helpful video from Green Lawn Fertilizing that covers winter lawn protection, and it got me thinking about what we deal with here in Connecticut. While their advice is solid, our freeze-thaw cycles, clay soils, and unpredictable New England winters mean…

Winter Lawn Maintenance in Connecticut: What Works in Our Climate

Hey folks, Steve here from American Landscape & Lawn Science. I came across a solid video from Solutions Pest & Lawn about winter lawn maintenance that covers a lot of good ground, but here in Connecticut we’re dealing with conditions that need a different approach. Between our freeze-thaw cycles, heavy clay soils, and unpredictable weather…

December Lawn Care in Connecticut: What Actually Works in Our Climate

Hey folks, Steve here from American Landscape & Lawn Science. I recently came across a helpful video from LawnRight Lawn Care that covers December lawn maintenance, and while they make some solid points, things work a bit differently here in Connecticut. With our unpredictable winters—freezing one week, 50 degrees the next—our lawns need a more…

The Right Way to Winterize Your Connecticut Lawn (Timing Is Everything)

Hey there, I’m Steve with American Landscape & Lawn Science, and with temperatures dropping and some areas already seeing their first snow, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about winterizer applications. After 41 years working on Connecticut lawns, I can tell you that this final feeding of the year is one of the most…

Should You Keep Watering Your Connecticut Lawn Through Fall? (Yes, and Here’s Why)

Hey there, I’m Steve with American Landscape & Lawn Science, and I know what you’re thinking – it’s late October, the grass is still growing, but do I really need to keep watering? After 41 years working on Connecticut lawns, I can tell you that shutting down your irrigation too early is one of the…

My Complete Fall Fertilizer Program for Connecticut Lawns

Hey there, I’m Steve with American Landscape & Lawn Science, and I get asked about fall fertilizer programs more than just about anything else. After 41 years working on Connecticut lawns from Madison to Norwich, I’ve learned that fall feeding is absolutely the most important thing you can do for your grass. Get this right,…

What I Do Every Fall to Get My Connecticut Lawn Ready for Winter

After 41 years working on Connecticut lawns, I can tell you that fall is hands down the most important season for your grass. It’s not just about raking leaves – it’s about undoing summer damage and setting yourself up for a strong spring. We’re in the heart of fall now, and temperatures are finally cooperating.…

Spring or Fall: When Should You Be Overseeding? | Lawn Care Madison

Hey there, I’m Steve with American Landscape & Lawn Science, and after 41 years in the lawn care business here in Connecticut, I still get this question all the time: “Steve, should I overseed my lawn in the spring or wait until fall?” I came across a great video by Adam from Oasis Turf &…

How to Care For Your Lawn After Labor Day, the Lawn Science Way | Lawn Care Service Connecticut

I’m Steve from American Landscape & Lawn Science, and I’ve been helping Connecticut homeowners get their lawns back on track for over 41 years now. Labor Day always marks a turning point for me – it’s when I know we’ve got our best shot at fixing the damage from another brutal Connecticut summer and setting…