Summer Lawn Care

Hot southern summers can take a toll on your yard.  Keep in mind these lawn care tips and you'll have a lush green lawn to enjoy all summer long!

Watering - Water deeply and infrequently. General rule of thumb is about 1-1.5 inches per week.  Water early in the morning to prevent most of the water being lost to evaporation. Watering early also gives your lawn time to dry out before evening when fungus and disease can develop.

Mowing - In the summer months - mow high. Doing so will encourage root growth. Longer roots can reach deeper for moisture. Make sure your mower blades are sharp. Dull blades will pull at the grass causing additional stress. Leave the clippings as mulch. This provides a long-release fertilizer for you lawn and additional cooling. 

Following these simple tips will help keep your lawn looking good through the hot summer months.

What are some of your tried-and-true lawn tips?

Traveling with Pets

It's summertime and the travel season is in full swing.  If you're traveling with your pets this year, here are some helpful tips to keep them safe and cool this summer.

• Before leaving on your trip make sure you have a recent photo of your pets on your phone or in your car in case your pet goes missing. 
• Make sure the pet is wearing a proper collar or ID tag
• Never leave your pet alone in the car. Temperatures can reach 120 degrees within minutes even in the shade.
• Always have plenty of water available for your pet to drink.
• Make frequent stops for walks and restroom breaks.
• Keep your pet restrained. Don't let an unrestrained pet become a driving distraction. It could be deadly.

Follow these guidelines and you can expect a fun-filled vacation with your furry friends!

Happy Father's Day!

This Sunday is Father's Day and we'd like to take a minute to celebrate all the Dads, Step-Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers and Father figures in our lives!

Father's Day Fun Facts:

• First Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910
• In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson issued a Presidential Proclamation making Father's Day the third Sunday in June
• According to Hallmark, Father's Day is the 5th largest card sending Holiday
• The U.S. Census Bureau says the neck tie is the most popular Father's Day gift
• The official flower of Father's day is the rose

How will you honor the Fathers in your life this weekend?

Events This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Here are a few ideas!

Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
June 6
Columbia College at 7pm
Showcasing local, national and international musicians
http://southernguitarfest.com/

Summer Movie Series
June 6-July 25
Riverfront Park
Tonight's Movie - Ice Age
http://www.columbiasc.net/

Columbia's Blowfish Baseball vs. Forest City Owls
June 7th
Capital City Stadium
Starts at 7:05
http://www.blowfishbaseball.com/schedule.asp