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If your lawn could talk, it would probably ask for a healthier soil life, because that’s where the real magic happens. The tricky part? When harsh lawn chemicals are used too often (or incorrectly), they don’t just target weeds and bugs. They can also disrupt the tiny ecosystem beneath your feet that keeps grass resilient […]
January 16, 2026
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Trees and shrubs are a key elements of a beautiful lawn. They provide shade, places for kids to play, and their beauty continues to change throughout the year. Our team at Nature's Select® knows you want to guard your investment in your lawn, and the best place to start is by caring for your trees. […]
February 11, 2019
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Did you know that lawn care is not just for spring and summer? While it's true that your lawn doesn't require as much care in the winter, you definitely don't want to ignore it completely. To ensure that it will be in good shape in the spring, you need to take a few steps in […]
January 29, 2019
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When you've taken the time to invest in a beautifully landscaped yard, you want to ensure that your investment is protected and nourished to remain at its healthiest. Nature's Select® gives your plants the TLC they need with our year-long 5-step care program. Read below to find out how this thorough program protects from disease, […]
December 22, 2018
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For healthy growth and good color, cool season lawns need a minimum of two feedings a year, in spring and fall. Luckily, in the NC Piedmont the target dates for fertilizing your lawn in spring and fall land on holidays that you should be remembering already: Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving*. Isn't that convenient? You should […]
November 1, 2018
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  By seeding to create or maintain thick, healthy turf, you will decrease the amount of weeds the following season as they are choked out by the lawn itself. Even fairly thick lawns can benefit from fall seeding- every year some of the grass in your lawn dies of “old age”. Having new young plants […]
September 20, 2018
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The overnight appearance of a mushroom “fairy ring” nestled in the grass may have enchanted you as a child, but as an adult homeowner with a lawn to care for you may have other feelings about this phenomenon. So how do you manage a fairy ring (notice we didn't say "get rid of"?) First you […]
August 2, 2018
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Relative availability of various nutrients at different pH levels. It's July and your lawn looks dull and yellowish. What's the harm in putting a few pounds of fertilizer down to green it up? Well, if you're not careful about timing, quantity or fertilizer content, you could cause serious damage to your lawn. When to fertilize […]
May 20, 2018
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Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) is a cool-season weed grass that originated in Europe. It is distributed widely across the world and can be found on all 7 continents - it even grows in Antarctica. As one of the 5 most common plants on the planet, odds are it grows in your lawn also. Annual Bluegrass […]
April 5, 2018
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Lawn advice usually runs toward applying, as in apply x pounds of nitrogen, apply herbicides for weeds or fungicide, or apply water at this rate for success. Well, our advice today is not about applying, it’s about aerating. By definition, to aerate is “to introduce air into (a material)”. In this case the material is […]
September 1, 2017
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The founding theory of the Select Program is that “Healthy Soil creates a Healthy Lawn”. But what is “healthy soil”? Let's look at the factors that go into producing a healthy soil that benefits your grass and lets nature feed and protect your lawn. Note: The science of soil chemistry and makeup is complex. This […]
April 21, 2017
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