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Wild Spring of 2014


Spring of 2014 has brought some wild weather to the Midwest.  From a lingering winter that would not let go to a slow warm-up and even snow in May!   This spring has shown us exactly what mother nature is capable of; anything.  The good news is that the cooler temperatures and soaking rains have produced an ideal spring growing season for the lawns.  This is a much needed opportunity for the lawn to repair itself  from the recently experienced severe winter conditions in the Midwest.  Lawn Doctor's spring fertilizer applications along with the ideal spring growing conditions have brought thick green lawns to many of our customers.  We utilize highly soluble fertilizers with micronutrients and iron additives to promote green color development in grass leaf tissue.

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Not only have the lawn care programs brought great results this spring so have some of our additional services.  Power seeding jobs have taken very well thanks to all the help of mother nature.   Usually fall is the best time for seeding, however this spring brought many great opportunities for and results from our Power seeding service.  Bluegrass seed thrives in cool wet soil conditions which were plentiful this spring.  


Power seeding job in Lake Villa

 Spring Kick Start services were also a successful opportunity for our lawn this spring.  We combined the synergistic benefits of aeration, power raking and granular compost to successfully bring lawns out of the grip of a cold and harsh winter.  These services were a perfect combination to allow for greater root development and thicker greener lawns for our customers.

 Spring Kick Start results in Gurnee

Although this past winter brought many harsh conditions to our lawns, the services of Lawn Doctor of Antioch-Gurnee-Waukegan-Lake Forest have brought the lawns back to the beautiful green carpet we all love to enjoy!  If you would like more information regarding the services offered by the professionals at Lawn Doctor, call us today!


Contact us today at:  847-395-0940 or at: group593@lawndoctor.com

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