Tag Archives: lawn care

June 16, 2014

As any homeowner knows, maintaining a perfect lawn is next to impossible. Spring-time rains, mid summer droughts and oppressive heat in August can frustrate even the most seasoned professional. When deciding whether or not to hire a lawn care professional or to simply maintain your own lawn a homeowner has to consider several factors. For […]

December 19, 2012

Tip #1: More than 30 million acres of lawns exist in the United States Tip #2: A healthy lawn is of utmost importance to our environment. A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. Tip #3: Lawns cool the atmosphere. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 […]

November 07, 2012

The turfgrass industry encompasses “the production and maintenance of specialized grasses and other ground covers as required in the development and management of facilities for utility, beautification, and recreation.” It has four functional branches; these are: facilities, manufacturing, servicing, and institutional. The facilities branch includes golf courses, sports fields, residential and commercial lawns, and roadside […]

October 30, 2012

The process by which soil air is replaced by atmospheric air is called soil aeration. Soil air has higher concentrations of carbon dioxide and water vapor but less oxygen than atmospheric air due to the consumption of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide by soil organisms. The magnitude of difference depends on the rate of […]

October 15, 2012

Are you looking for a fence to stop your dog from leaving your yard? Consider electric dog fences- a fence only your dog can ‘see’! At Allen Outdoor Solutions, we only install the highest quality fences at the most reasonable prices in the St. Louis area. Additionally, we minimize damage to your lawn during the […]

October 08, 2012

As the summer turns to fall, we become more aware of the wildlife that lives amongst us. The squirrels are harvesting nuts, the geese are starting to fly south, and the deer begin migrating. Not only are the deer a problem for vehicles, they can cause havoc within a landscaped yard. Male deer removing the […]

October 05, 2012

For many years, professional golf course greens keepers have known that the secret to beautiful, dense turf is Fall Core Aeration & Over Seeding. What is Core Aeration & Over Seeding? Core aeration is the process of making thousands of small holes in your lawn. These holes reduce thatch and break up soil compaction. This […]