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Poa Annua & Poa Trivialis

Poa Annua and Poa Trivalis Are they grass?  Are they a weed? Well, the answer is....  That’s up to you.   When it comes to grass, Poa Annua and Trivialis technically fall in the category as they are both strains of Bluegrass.  However, if you ask homeowners...

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Lawns and High Heat and Humidity

High Humidity and heat can have various effects on lawns in New Jersey. The combination of these two factors during the summer months can create challenging conditions for maintaining a healthy and vibrant lawn. In this blog post, we will talk about the effects of...

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Spring Weeds

Like it or not, weeds are a fact of life when it comes to lawns, and possibly the number one reason why companies like GSU Lawn Fertilization exist. Weeds can be incredibly hearty and may employ several methods of self -preservation and procreation. Some varieties...

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Kyllinga – Coming for your lawn soon

First of all – where does it come from?   Kyllinga is an export from Asia, where many products are imported. And where many of our now hard to control weeds got their start in the USA.  A member of the sedge family, kyllinga has been in the South for at least...

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April is too early for crabgrass in New Jersey

At this time of year people are seeing “different” grasses in their landscapes – and they are usually unattractive. So, of course, they think it MUST be crabgrass. Then they start thinking that Green Side Up applied a pre-emergent already so why am I seeing it....

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Controlling crabgrass with Pre Emergent

Well folks, spring is here and you’re going to start hearing the phrase “crabgrass pre-emergent” or “crabgrass preventer” when it comes to your lawn. You may be asking yourself, “what is a pre-emergent and how does it work?”  Green Side Up is going to break it down...

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Preparing your Lawn For Spring Season

Spring can be unpredictable in New Jersey, with late season snowstorms that may bring fresh snow followed immediately by record-breaking warm days. There are several ways homeowners can carefully work with New Jersey springs to keep their lawn in peak condition no...

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Kyllinga in the Fall – How ugly can it be

Kyllinga in the fall now rears its ugly head as brown rust colored patches throughout the lawn.  Homeowners are taken by surprise at what these unsightly patches could be.  Kyllinga is a warm-season perennial weed that emerges in late spring/early summer when soil...

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