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Fall Fertilizing and Aeration with Over-Seeding

Fall Fertilization and Aeration with Over-Seeding are the perfect combination. These two services together will benefit your lawn in the spring and the rest of the year. Why Should you Fertilize your Lawn and Trees this Fall? Basipetal Translocation of Photoassimilates, (that’s why!) Ok, that’s just a boring way to say your plants are now […]

Lime application – why isn’t my lawn white?

We perform hundreds of lime applications on lawns each year and, surprisingly, the most common question we get about lime is, “I don’t see any lime on my lawn – did your guy even do the application?” This question is asked at least twice as often as the 2nd most asked question related to […]

Lawn Weed Control… Liquid vs. Granular (Dry) – Which is Better?

When shopping for a lawn care service or to Do-It-Yourself, you’ll likely notice two options for weed control – liquid and dry (or “granular”) formulations. Home & Garden stores often sell D.I.Y. granular weed control products. So which is better? First – Some information about liquid and granular weed control and how they are […]

Are Lawn Care Treatments Safe?

How safe are grass and lawn care treatments? This is a good question and one that many lawn care companies don’t like discussing. However, it is an obvious concern that the public has and should be addressed. At Green Giant, we believe providing accurate, unbiased information will help you make the decision that is best […]

Controlling & Preventing Springtime Dandelions

Whenever Spring decides to actually show up this year, your yard may turn from green to yellow within a couple of days. It may feel like the end of the world… or at least the end of your home’s curb appeal. For everyone who loves a barefoot lawn and the attractive appearance of a deep […]

2016 Photo Contest Results

Thank you to all who participated! We’re extremely pleased with the results for the 2016 photo contest! It was an exciting race to the very end. We received many beautiful pictures throughout the year. It definitely would not have been possible without the help of our community voting! So, thank you all for participating. Congratulations […]

Green Giant Lawn Care Announces $1,000 Gift Certificate Photo Contest Winner

Fleetwood, PA (10, February 2017) – Green Giant Lawn and Tree Care announces the $1,000 Grand Prize winner of the 2016 photo contest. Glenn and Mallory Kercher of Reading, Pennsylvania won the End-of-Year contest with the same image that previously won them first place and a $100 gift certificate in March. Beginning in March 2016, […]

Lawn Recovery with Aeration and Seeding

Every year many lawns are damaged due to harsh winters. Several things can happen when the weather gets colder and snow is involved. Snow Mold, rodent foraging and even pedestrian traffic can create damages. Correcting this damage should happen as soon as possible so your lawn can recover before crabgrass and weeds start growing. While […]

Spring Fertilization: Food for Your Trees, Shrubs, and Roots

As the Winter subsides and Spring approaches, it reminds us of your plants needs. Your beloved trees and shrubs took a beating throughout the harsh winter. It is amazing that your plants, which cannot be moved inside, can withstand the extreme cold and snow. After surviving a harsh winter, they deserve your love and attention. […]

Crabgrass – Early Spring Lawn Care Tips

Its starts out very inconspicuously, little green leaves poking through the soil but, as the weather warms, the crabgrass plant quickly develops into a very large, disruptive weed. The best control is to prevent as many of the seeds from emerging as possible. This is done in the late winter or early spring. The seeds were […]