If your lawn is turning brown in June or July in the Chicago suburbs—especially Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, or Channahon—you’re not alone. Let’s walk through why it happens and what you can do about it.May and early June 2024 brought below-average rainfall—about 1 to 2 inches short for most of Will County. That’s a big...
We often hear, “Can I still grow grass right now?” The answer is yes—but it requires more effort and attention, especially with the current weather conditions in the Joliet area.This May, the South Chicago Suburbs experienced only 1.35 inches of rain, which is 3.14 inches below the typical average of 4.49 inches . Such dry conditions...
Don’t Hire the One-Man Landscaping Show – Here’s Why Chicago Suburbs Deserve BetterA guy stumbles out of his trailer wearing every piece of landscaping equipment known to man. Hedge trimmer on his back. Blower in one hand. Phone ringing off the hook. Maybe even taking customer calls while trimming a bush.And you think… “This is the...
Why Does My Lawn Still Look Messy After Mowing? Here's What's Really Going OnOne of the most common calls we get this time of year goes something like this: “Hey, I don’t think you guys mowed my lawn this week.”We get it—but nine times out of ten, we were there. The real issue? Dandelions.When your lawn is full of dandelions, it can...