Spring 2018 has had it ups and downs this season for the lawn care service industry. However it has mostly produced many "ups" or positive results across the Antioch- Gurnee area. A very slow to warm up spring kept lawns brown and with no growth through early April followed by a nearly two week cold and snow on the ground period of early to mid-April. Although the cooler temps and snow cover were a little abnormal, the moisture left behind allowed for good green up and new leaf tissue growth in the warmer weeks that followed.
Late April 2018
Snow cover on April 15, 2018
May brought many additional challenges as it was warm but very wet. This caused some delays again including many spring seeding services. Seeding in spring is a great opportunity to thicken up some shady areas however the moisture and temperature swings can create a lot of difficulties in scheduling and performing these services on time. With that being said the seeding and fertilization services have performed with great success as the temperatures, sunlight availability and rain has been very helpful towards the end of the month and through Memorial Day Weekend.
May 2018 Lawns in Lake Villa
The cool and wet spring has also contributed to a heavy outbreak of mosquitoes so far this season. These populations will continue to grow and multiply every several weeks through summer as there is a lot of standing water and moisture in wooded and shaded areas right now. Mosquitoes continue to be a nuisance in the Midwest as their bites result in many uncomfortable allergic reactions and can also spread serious and fatal diseases. If you have not tried or have our Yard Armour mosquito control service, this year would be a great time to get started so that you can enjoy the warm weather outside.
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