With autumn upon us, it’s time to start thinking about fall lawn care. The tough conditions of summer, like hot temperatures, drought conditions, and increased foot and mower traffic can be stressful for our lawns. That’s why it’s a good idea to offer your lawn some restoration services to bring it back to health and get it ready for winter. Lucky for us, there’s a service that boosts the health and gets your lawn ready for winter all at once: fall lawn aeration.

Summer is officially here and many of us can’t wait to hit the trails biking, hiking, and camping. There’s just something about being outdoors that lifts our spirits and moods. But lurking just off those well-manicured bike trails and hiking paths are dangerous plants that can ruin your day if you don’t know what you are looking at.

Spending quality time outdoors in our backyards with friends and family is part of what makes Ohio summers so special. If you are spending a lot of time walking and playing on your grass it could take its toll. Soil compaction is a real issue here in the Buckeye State and can cost homeowners a…

As a homeowner in Cleveland, you know the worst thing about yard maintenance is the weeds. They seem to grow out of nowhere and can quickly crowd out your beautiful grass. You could spend your entire weekend outside, pulling and spraying annoying weeds only to see them pop right back up next week. However, if…

You might be excited about the arrival of spring. It means it’s time to get back out in the garden. It also means that the armies of pests are ready to wake up and destroy your garden. Knowing the signs and symptoms of garden pests can give you the advantage in fighting them. Here’s a…

Here in Cleveland, and for lawns everywhere, fertilization is the cornerstone to every healthy lawn. Fertilizer is plant food! The nutrients contained in the fertilizer works as a multi-vitamin for your grass, providing it with what it needs to grow big and strong. Fertilizer also helps the soil in water retention and improved airflow, resulting…

The end of winter is in sight. Soon the joys and warmth of springtime will be upon us here in the Buckeye State and that means getting back outside to do what we love to do. But, where do you even begin? Luckily the experts at Rankin Lawn Care have compiled a spring maintenance checklist…