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The best partners for Weed Man Lawn Care professionals are knowledgeable customers. For this reason we provide not only the services but also the information you need to keep your lawn healthy. Your lawn is a living and breathing organism that needs proper care and attention. We realize that most people want a lush-green, weed free lawn but are unsure of where to start. That's why Weed Man is committed to educating the consumer on proper cultural practices and all things that might affect your lawn.

Please feel free to explore our ever-expanding Learn Your Lawn Library, a comprehensive list of resources and tips to help you and your lawn succeed year after year. But remember, your local Weed Man Lawn Care team are professionally trained, and our advice is free! Call today to have all of your lawn care questions answered! Or to request your free lawn care quote...it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Annual Bluegrass

Annual Bluegrass, or Poa Annua, is one of the most common varieties of undesirable weed grasses that homeowners encounter on their lawns. In fact, almost every lawn will have some Annual Bluegrass.

Annual Bluegrass in Bermudagrass Lawns

Annual Bluegrass, or Poa Annua, is a common weed that invades Bermudagrass lawns and golf courses. It is often more visible in Bermudagrass lawns during the winter months when Bermudagrass is dormant.

Armyworms

Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that is destructive to crops, particularly turfgrass, corn, and wheat. Armyworms can be difficult to identify and may become a significant problem if left undiagnosed.

Bentgrass

Thick, green lawns are ideal for invasion by Native Creeping Bentgrass. Learn more about this troublesome weed in Weed Man's Lawn Care Library.

Billbugs

Wondering what can be done to treat Bluegrass Billbugs? Weed Man's got you covered, click here.

Blanket & India Crabgrass

Blanket Crabgrass and India Crabgrass are undesirable because of their coarse texture, unsightly color, and weakness of the plant’s structure.

Brown Patch

Brown Patch is a leaf disease that can appear on your lawn during periods of hot and humid weather. It appears as as rough, circular patches varying in size.

Centipedegrass Decline

Centipedegrass Decline is a condition where lawns primarily composed of Centipedegrass show symptoms of yellowing, thinning, and stunted growth.

Chinch Bugs

Chinch Bugs are small insects that live in and feed on your lawn. Learn more about how to identify and control them in Weed Man's Lawn Care Library.

Chlorosis in St. Augustinegrass

Chlorosis refers to the yellowing or pale appearance of the grass blades due to a deficiency of chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for the green color.

Common Bermudagrass

Bermudagrass is a warm-season grass, commonly used in residential lawns in areas with hot and dry climates. It’s a fast-growing, dense grass with a vibrant green color during the active growing season. It may turn brown or dormant during colder months or under drought stress.

Core Aeration

Core aeration is the process of removing small cores of soil and thatch (the thin layer of organic debris below the grass roots) from your lawn. Here's how it works and why it you want to do it!

Crabgrass

Crabgrass is a troublesome annual weed grass that does not blend well with most other desirable grasses and can take several years to get under control.

Crabgrass in St. Augustine Lawns

Crabgrass is a troublesome annual weed grass that does not blend well with most other desirable grasses and can be very invasive if not dealt with appropriately.

Cranberry Girdler

The Cranberry Girdler is a member of the sod webworm family, commonly found in the northern United States and Canada. It is often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to a White Grub.

Cutworm & Webworm

Think You Might Be Dealing with Cutworm or Webworm? Weed Man Lawn Care Will Recommend the Right Services And Provide a Free Quote.

Dallisgrass

Dallisgrass is a warm-season grassy weed species that grows in an ever-enlarging circular clump.

Dog Spot

A dog spot is an area on a lawn where pet waste leaves a discolored or brown patch of grass that can be difficult to remove.

Fairy Rings

Fairy Ring is a very difficult disease to control. Learn how to diagnose and control this troublesome lawn disease here.

Fine Fescue

Fine Fescue is a group of cool-season grasses that are known for their fine leaf texture and shade tolerance. They are often used for turf, ground cover, and erosion control.

Fire Ants

Fire Ants are a type of aggressive, stinging ant, commonly found in residential lawns in warm and humid regions, such as in the southern United States.

Green Kyllinga

Green Kyllinga is an invasive perennial sedge with narrow, grass-like leaves, commonly found in regions with warm, humid climates and abundant rainfall.

King Ranch Bluestem

King Ranch Bluestem is warm-season grass known for its drought tolerance and adaptability to a range of soils.

Lawn Renovations

Let Weed Man Lawn Care bring life back into your lawn. Click here to learn how!

Leaf Disease

Leaf disease spreads, in the form of spores, throughout your lawn. Weed Man Lawn Care wants to help!

Leatherjackets

Leatherjackets inflict serious damage on home lawns. Click here for more information on how to control the problem.

Weed Man technician performing soil test

Lime

Is your Soil pH at the level it should be? Your lawn might benefit from Weed Man's Lime application. Learn more here.

Melting Out

Turf affected by Melting Out appears yellowish, thin, and shabby, with irregular patches of dead grass.

Mole Cricket

Mole Crickets have become one of the more destructive insect pests on turf lawns. For more information and help from Weed Man, click here.

Moles

In most cases, damage from mole holes and tunnels is superficial and will heal once the lawn is raked and fertilized. Here are some measures you can take to deter moles from your lawn.

Moss

There are a few troublesome mosses that can hurt your lawn. Weed Man will help you determine and control the problem.

Mowing Instructions

Click here to read Weed Man Lawn Care's best tips for mowing your home lawn.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a common sight in lawns, especially after periods of rain or high humidity. Here's what you can do about them.

Necrotic Ring Spot

Necrotic Ring Spot is a lawn disease that spreads throughout turf in the form of spores. Learn more about this troublesome disease here.

Nimblewill

Nimblewill, also commonly referred to as ”Nimbleweed” or "Wiregrass," is a creeping, invasive grass species known for its ability to invade and choke out native plant species, making it an unwelcome invader in many regions.

Nutsedge

Nutsedge is a type of weed that grows in warm and humid climates. Sedges are difficult to control because they have a deep root system and seeds that can germinate over a long period of time.

Paspalum

Thin or bull paspalum grasses are commonly found in residential lawns throughout the northeastern United States. They are often confused with Crabgrass because of some similar characteristics.

Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew is a lawn fungi that lives in soil thatch and dead leaves, and feed by drawing nutrients from the grass. Learn more about it here.

Pythium

Pythium is a parasitic form of plant life called fungi. Learn the symptoms of Pythium and how to control it here.

Quackgrass

Quackgrass is an invasive, perennial grass species characterized by its creeping rhizomes, which grow underground and send up new shoots. It grows fast and spreads quickly, displacing desirable plants.

Red Thread

Red Thread is a troublesome disease that infects lawns across the country. Weed Man wants to help! Click here to learn more.

Rust Disease

Rust disease generally appears on lawns in late summer and fall. Let Weed Man help you. Click here to learn more.

Safe Control of Broadleaf Weeds

Once weeds have invaded your lawn, the most effective way to get rid of them is Weed Man's Lawn Care service.

Safe Control of Lawn Insects

Click here to learn more about Weed Man's safe control of lawn insects and how it can help you today!

Slime Mold

Slime Mold is a fungus-like organism that can appear in lawns and spread quickly, appearing as a thin layer of slimy, paste-like material that covers the leaf blades.

Snow Mold

Snow mold is a disease in turf grass that causes small reddish-brown spots. For more information, click here.

Sod Webworms

Sod Webworms are small, tan-coloured caterpillars that are active during hot, dry weather. They cause damage by eating the blades of grass, leaving brown patches.

Soil

Soil is the foundation of all plant health and plays an important role in how nutrients are available to the turf. Click here to learn more.

Soil Systems

Questions About Your Soil? We’ve Got You Covered.

Southern Blight Fungus

Southern Blight Fungus attacks primarily bentgrass, bluegrass, fescues, and ryegrass. For helpful information, click here.

Summer Patch Disease

Summer Patch occurs during the hot and humid summer months, particularly in areas with poor soil drainage or heavy thatch buildup. Symptoms include yellowing and browning grass with patches of dead or dying turf.

Take-All Patch

Take-All Patch, also called “Root Rot,” is a common fungal disease that affects the roots of grass plants, particularly in golf courses and lawns.

Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is a perennial cool-season grass that is identified by its tall, dense blades, which have a deep green color and a rough texture. It can be problematic in residential lawns because it is highly invasive and difficult to control and remove.

The Ultimate Guide to Watering Your Lawn

Lawn watering tips: how much to water, when to water, watering during a drought, choosing the right sprinkler, and more! We answer all your lawn watering questions.

Torpedograss

Torpedograss is a highly invasive warm-season, creeping grass that spreads quickly and aggressively, making it a nuisance to lawns, gardens, and even golf courses.

Tropical Sod Webworms

The Tropical Sod Webworm is a common pest in residential lawns, especially in warm and humid regions. These small caterpillars, measuring about ¾ inch long, feed on grass blades, causing brown patches in the lawn.

Turfgrass Scale

Turfgrass Scale damage frequently resembles drought and nutrient deficiency symptoms. To ensure proper distinction, click here.

Unserviceable Lawn

A lawn is unserviceable when it is damaged so extensively that any type of lawn care program would be ineffective until a lawn renovation is completed.

White Grubs

White Grubs are the larvae of certain species of beetles, such as the Japanese Beetle, June Beetle, and European Chafer. White Grub infestations are most common in lawns that have been recently established or those that have thin, weak turf.

Wild Proso Millet

Wild Proso Millet is a grass species that is native to Central Asia and parts of Europe and is now considered a weed in some areas. It is a hardy plant that is considered undesirable in normal turfgrass.

Winter Damage

Winter conditions can damage your lawn. Weed Man wants to help with the following tips! Click here.

Winterizing Your Lawn

Your lawn needs proper care all year round, learn the best yearly routine here.

Yellow Patch

Yellow Patch will appear as yellow, brown, or tan patches on the lawn, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet in diameter. Affected grass may be stunted and have a thin or sparse appearance.

Customer Testimonials

I love their service! The office staff as well as the technicians have always been so wonderful when I get a chance to speak to them. My lawn looks so beautiful and it is a pleasure to look at my lawn and say "job well done". They definitely will always be my service of choice!!

Audrey E

Bloomington,IL

I'm very pleased with what this company has provided me. The quality of the work is well above other lawn care services around my area. I would highly recommend this company to others. They always kept me up to date with what was going on with my lawn and would also offer me some pointers along the way on how to make it healthier and maintain. I will continue to do business with Weed Man in the future. Keep up the good work!

Tyler Chesmore

Madison,WI

Weed Man does a great job of getting rid of my weeds. I have had them for several years and I have always been happy with their service. They also provide written advice on any problem lawn areas they come across while spraying for weeds or fertilizing. Zack from Weed Man came back and sprayed a second time for free when he discovered a problem area of the lawn. Keep up the great work Weed Man.

Jerry Condon

Billings,MT

How efficient the Weed Man did his job. He went up & down thoroughly making sure he didn’t miss a spot on my lawn. After the first visit with Weed Man I noticed the weeds were disappearing. I’m so pleased. The young man was very polite, professional very thorough. Fantastic job Weed Man.

Josie. F

Bloomington,IL

This is our 1st year using Weed man in doing our lawn care. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the great office staff and technicians. Their friendly and helping information are wonderful. They are always willing to listen and are always in communication with us.

Rosalie M

Bloomington,IL

They have been servicing my lawn for the last few seasons and have been very pleased with the results! Very friendly and professional when they come out for scheduled maintenance...Highly recommend!

Bradley Y

Bloomington,IL