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What Is Included In Fall Clean-Up For Commercial Landscapes in Ohio?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 25, 2015 9:23:54 AM

We’re already finding some stray leaves in landscape beds on commercial properties in Northeast Ohio—a sign that fall is upon us, and so is the need for fall clean-up to prepare your landscape for winter and beyond. Many property owners associate falltrue
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4 Colorful Fall Landscaping Ideas For Commercial Properties

Posted by Jerry Schill on Sep 16, 2015 3:03:54 PM

We’re in seasonal transition now, downshifting from bright summer in the landscape to rich, harvest colors that take us into late fall and the holidays. Annuals and entryway enhancements with cornstalks and more keep your site relevant and looking crisptrue
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Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn in Ohio

Posted by Jerry Schill on Aug 28, 2015 5:46:01 PM

You can do everything right for the turf on your commercial property — water it adequately using an irrigation system, make sure it gets nutrients including organics and fertilizer, and mow it with sharp blades at the right height. But if you neglecttrue
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The Top 3 Signs Of Lawn Grub Damage

Posted by Jerry Schill on Aug 14, 2015 11:38:00 AM

Grubs are a problem in lawns all over this time of year, and continuing on into early fall. How do you know whether grubs are feeding on your lawn? With the dry weather we’ve had lately—a real switch from the June monsoon conditions—many commercialtrue
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3 Common Lawn Diseases In Northeast Ohio After Heavy Rainfall

Posted by Jim Schill on Jul 27, 2015 3:04:10 PM

Heavy rainfall in summer can create a breeding ground for fungal turf diseases, which love the warm, wet environment and are taking hold in commercial properties across the region. Even healthy lawns are at risk. You can’t control what the environmenttrue
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Detention And Retention Pond Maintenance — 5 Ways To Pass Inspection

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jul 16, 2015 12:16:00 PM

Managing surface water is a significant issue Northeast Ohio communities face, and the State of Ohio requires properties with detention or retention pond basins to conduct an engineering report on an annual basis. Fortunately, here at Schill Groundstrue
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4 Stormwater Management Solutions For Poor Landscape Drainage

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jul 10, 2015 12:13:00 PM

It happens every spring and summer: Melting snows and heavy rainfalls inevitably turn someone's property from a lawn into a lake. Unfortunately, even a little standing water can cause root rot and soil compaction, which can devastate the plants on yourtrue
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Commercial Lawn Care 101: Riding Mower Vs. Push Mower

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jun 29, 2015 1:47:53 PM

There is a range of commercial-grade mowing equipment that professional landscapers use to care for grass, and you might be wondering if the mowers your landscape company use on your Northeast Ohio property are doing the best job. When comparing a ridingtrue
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How Much Will A New Turf Installation Cost?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jun 22, 2015 10:28:00 AM

Is your turf suffering this season? Does your commercial property have some dead spots, or could the entire lawn use a refresh? In worst-case scenarios, properties struck by severe weed or disease issues might need to be torn out and replanted fromtrue
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Do You Know How To Get Rid Of Geese On My Commercial Property?

Posted by Jerry Schill on Jun 8, 2015 10:07:00 AM

You’ve seen overwhelming flocks of geese wandering open spaces on commercial properties—or even waddling through close quarters pedestrian areas. The sight is a turn-off. Geese are a nuisance, and the mess they leave behind is even worse. Goose droppingstrue
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