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Welcome to April, where the weather is unpredictable, perennials emerge from the ground, buds form on trees, and your lawn realizes it's go time! I wanted to provide an overview of how we expect to handle our April lawn care visits. Of course, things can change as we work from soil temps (not air temps) and weather patterns, but generally speaking, this is what we expect to provide to you.

What is pre-emergent? Should I water pre-emergent in? Is pre-emergent dangerous?

hot summer months for lawncare

Water is THE most important thing you can provide your lawn. Let's learn how to water lawns the right way.

In this post, we will help you in choosing the right herbicide and compare the advantages and considerations of ester and amine herbicide formulations to help you make the best selection (and not burn your lawn) to increase your weed control.

We're starting to see some lawns with grass sporting seedheads in the Chicago suburbs that look a lot like Kentucky Bluegrass (KBG), but wait! It's most likely an aggressive weed...ouch...

Don't Miss Out on This Opportunity to Return Nutrients to Your Lawn - for FREE!

LawnLogIQ customers across the Chicagoland area are starting to feel the need to mow their lawns for the first time this season. This is exciting stuff!

Make sure to get your first round (or only round) of spring pre-emergent done NOW!

Here are several important points all homeowners should understand before spending hundreds on these questionable spring services.

Sierra Club and Ecology Center tested home fertilizers made out of sewage waste for toxic PFAS chemicals, and they found the chemicals in every product, and at levels that exceed a screening standard set for land applications. What they found is many biosolid fertilizers with large amounts of PFAS were being sold commercially. Considering the popularity of "organic" lawn and soil products, which are not only heavily used on our lawns but also in gardens to grow edible fruits

March 14, 2025 Chicagoland LawnLogIQ Customers LawnLogIQ TIER2 Clients - IT’S TIME! Make sure to get your first round (or only round) of...

March 11, 2025 Chicagoland Customers and Future Customers It’s time to get your soil test completed! If you didn’t conduct a soil test...

March 10, 2025 Good Morning, Chicagoland! It's almost time! Prepare for your first round (or only round) of spring pre-emergent!...

March 8, 2025 LawnLogIQ Clients, Good morning! Although it’s a bit chilly this morning, it will warm up and be sunny throughout the day....

Dear Chicagoland Friends, As we eagerly await the arrival of spring, now is the ideal time to sharpen your lawn mower blades! Sharpening...

Some examples of LawnLogIQ vs. "7-step programs" and social media influencer-hyped products. These Chicagoland lawn pictures have us...