What Is the 80/20 Rule? How It Applies to Lawn Care and Home Maintenance
The 80/20 rule (also called the Pareto Principle) states that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. In house cleaning, it means focusing on the 20% of tasks that make 80% of the visible difference. The same principle applies to lawn care: a few key practices (proper mowing, timely fertilization, and correct watering) […]
What Is the 70/30 Rule in Gardening? Landscape Design Principles for Oklahoma
The 70/30 rule in gardening and landscaping suggests that approximately 70% of your landscape should be planted areas (lawn, beds, trees, shrubs), while 30% should be hardscape (patios, walkways, driveways). This ratio creates visual balance and ensures enough green space for environmental benefits while providing functional outdoor living areas. For Oklahoma homeowners, this principle helps […]
Can I Put 10-10-10 Fertilizer on My Lawn? Understanding Fertilizer Numbers
You can use 10-10-10 fertilizer on your lawn, but it’s not the ideal choice for most Oklahoma lawns. The balanced formula provides equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but established lawns typically need more nitrogen and less phosphorus than 10-10-10 provides. For Tulsa lawns, a fertilizer with higher nitrogen (like 24-0-11 or similar) usually delivers […]
How To Properly Prune A Crepe Myrtle
Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are a beloved staple in Tulsa landscapes, known for their vibrant summer blooms, striking peeling bark, and graceful structure. These trees thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are relatively drought-tolerant once established. While often considered low-maintenance, proper pruning is essential to ensure healthy growth, abundant flowering, and a naturally beautiful shape. […]
Is It Too Late To Get Weed Control In March?
Is It Too Late for Weed Control in March? Nope! March is still a prime time for weed control. While applying pre-emergent in late winter is ideal, early spring applications can still prevent many weeds from taking over. If weeds have already started to sprout, post-emergent treatments can knock them out before they spread. Why […]
Home Guard. What Is It?
Protect Your Home & Lawn with Home Guard Pest Control When it comes to keeping pests out of your home, a simple perimeter treatment isn’t always enough. That’s why Complete Lawn Care’s Home Guard Pest Control Program takes protection to the next level—creating a powerful barrier around your home and your entire yard. How Home […]
Get Your Lawn Ready For Spring
Get Your Lawn Ready For Spring: Why Professional Weed Control Matters Spring is just around the corner, and if you want a thicker, healthier, weed-free lawn, now is the time to take action! Professional weed control isn’t just about spraying weeds after they appear—it’s about timing, prevention, and using the best products to stop them […]
How To Identify Weeds In Your Lawn
Why Professional Weed Control is the Smart Choice for Your Lawn Weeds are relentless. No matter how much time and effort you put into pulling, spraying, and hoping they won’t come back, they always seem to find a way. But what if you didn’t have to spend your weekends battling stubborn weeds? That’s where professional […]
Spring Clean Up
What is the importance of doing a spring clean up in your yard? This is the beginning step for ensuring you have a healthy, beautiful lawn. Here are some important tips and steps for a spring clean up. At Complete Lawn Care, we are ready to handle all of your spring needs. From thatch and […]
Differences In Lawn Care Companies
When it comes to lawn care, you have many options for a lawn care company. As you well know, not all lawn care companies are created equal. At Complete Lawn Care, our approach to lawn care is different. We value you, the customer and strive to improve our lawn care service to meet and exceed […]