Local Lawn Care Tips

Resources for Your Evansville Turf

At Weed Man Evansville, we truly believe in the benefits of partnering with our customers. We take pride in the work we do on your lawn, but it's also important that we offer you the best resources and lawn care tips for when we aren't visiting your property. Browse our library of pertinent lawn care topics below. Still have questions? We're only a phone call away!

Local Resources

Armyworms

Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that is destructive to crops, particularly turfgrass, corn, and wheat. Armyworms can be difficult to identify and may become a significant problem if left undiagnosed.

Cranberry Girdler

The Cranberry Girdler is a member of the sod webworm family, commonly found in the northern United States and Canada. It is often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to a White Grub.

Dog Spot

A dog spot is an area on a lawn where pet waste leaves a discolored or brown patch of grass that can be difficult to remove.

Fine Fescue

Fine Fescue is a group of cool-season grasses that are known for their fine leaf texture and shade tolerance. They are often used for turf, ground cover, and erosion control.

Mowing Instructions

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Nutsedge

Nutsedge is a type of weed that grows in warm and humid climates. Sedges are difficult to control because they have a deep root system and seeds that can germinate over a long period of time.

Sod Webworms

Sod Webworms are small, tan-coloured caterpillars that are active during hot, dry weather. They cause damage by eating the blades of grass, leaving brown patches.

Summer Patch Disease

Summer Patch occurs during the hot and humid summer months, particularly in areas with poor soil drainage or heavy thatch buildup. Symptoms include yellowing and browning grass with patches of dead or dying turf.

Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is a perennial cool-season grass that is identified by its tall, dense blades, which have a deep green color and a rough texture. It can be problematic in residential lawns because it is highly invasive and difficult to control and remove.

The Ultimate Guide to Watering Your Lawn

Lawn watering tips: how much to water, when to water, watering during a drought, choosing the right sprinkler, and more! We answer all your lawn watering questions.

White Grubs

White Grubs are the larvae of certain species of beetles, such as the Japanese Beetle, June Beetle, and European Chafer. White Grub infestations are most common in lawns that have been recently established or those that have thin, weak turf.