Expert posts by:
Mark Marino
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish Bugs
Silverfish bugs are some of the most unsettling creepy crawlies to find in your home. Although these pests aren’t known for their aggressive behaviors, ability to spread disease, or painful bites, they can still cause ...
How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are a species of invasive insect native to Eastern Japan. These pests were accidentally introduced to a nursery in Riverton, New Jersey in 1916 . Within a matter of decades, the ...
Orchardgrass in Lawn: How to Control This Unwanted Grass
Common in the Midwest and in cool-season lawns, orchardgrass is a problematic weed that tends to grow in bunches. Known as pasture grass, it’s also a problematic one if it infiltrates your lawn turf. In ...
How To Get Rid of Henbit Lawn Weeds
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS The purple-colored flowers might look pretty when they bloom, but the henbit weed is nothing that you want in your lawn, garden, or landscaping. Henbit grows in areas that are constantly ...
How To Choose A Lawn Mower
Riding mowers, push mowers, and electric mowers – oh my! With so many to choose from and plenty of features to consider, it can be difficult to settle on the right mower. So, just how ...
Getting Rid of Quackgrass in Lawns
Quackgrass is a common perennial grass that grows in many different climates and just about every type of soil. And if it’s not managed properly, this creeping perennial grass can quickly lead to an unsightly ...
How To Get Rid Of Ticks
Of all the biting creatures that visit our lawns and gardens, ticks are arguably the worst of all. Not only do these pests have the ability to bite people and pets, but they are able ...
Mastering Mosquito Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Prevention, and Mosquito Killers
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I provided flea, tick, and mosquito services at Lawn Phix in 2023. I found the best way to get rid of mosquitoes, and prevent them from coming back, was by spraying ...
All About Lawn Care Insurance
What impacts the cost of my landscaping liability insurance? Business owners need business insurance to protect financial assets. Businesses in all industries face risks that are mitigated by insurance. Lawn care insurance cost is an ...
THE BEST Organic Fertilizers for Lawns
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK My favorite organic fertilizer is 10-0-1 Organic Lawn Food by Jonathan Green—sulfate of potash (SOP), slow-release nitrogen from feather meal and soybean meal, plus iron. Lawn Food also contains sulfur and ...
How To Get Rid of Chickweed in Your Lawn For Good
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Chickweed is one of the most common fall/winter broadleaf weeds I see around here in New England – the two types being mouse-ear and common chickweed. These annual weeds germinate in ...
How To Have A Perfect Lawn (6 Simple Steps to an Awesome Lawn)
Achieving the perfect lawn isn’t an unassailable dream. While a lush, beautiful lawn isn’t likely to happen by chance, most homeowners can maintain a good-looking lawn by following a good lawn maintenance routine. A perfect ...