Rasmussen Spray Service is conducting business based on the best practices of social distancing. The nature of our business does not often put our employees in direct contact with our clients. Here are some of the things we have implemented to stay in compliance with the social distancing requirements: • We have changed our employees Continue reading
Prep Your Lawn for the Spring
This winter was cold! The weather was not only treacherous for us but it caused plenty of damage to our lawns. There was a lot of rain causing the soils to be extra saturated creating an ideal growing condition for Poa Annua and thinning out our lawns. Then we had more days below freezing this Continue reading
The Season for Overseed
Now that the weather is starting to warm up it is time to do a little tune up on our lawn. I normally overseed my lawn mid-April but I wanted to get it done early so everyone has a chance to see how it is done with plenty of time to come up with their Continue reading
Importance of Soil Samples
Starting with a strong foundation is the most important step when you are building a house, building a retaining wall and even when growing a lawn. Soil Samples are the first step in building that strong foundation. Here in Oregon throwing seed down on a smoothed surface in the spring or fall is easy and Continue reading
Red Thread in Lawns
We have started our lawn fertilization program using our special liquid mixture that helps snap lawns out of their winter blues. There are many benefits to having a good fertilization program, even more than just making them greener. Now is the time we are seeing a lot of the fungus Red Thread in our landscapes. Continue reading
Homeshield Perimeter Pest Control
One of the unfortunate realities of living in the Willamette Valley, is the constant presence of ants. Whether they are in your landscape, or taking up residence in your kitchen, ants and other creepy crawlies are a nuisance. Luckily, here at Rasmussen Spray Service, we have spent many years developing techniques to take care of Continue reading
Lawn Care 101
My Name is Matt Lipscomb, and I have been the lawn care technician here at Rasmussen Spray Service since 2009. Over the years I have learned that the key to having a healthy and green lawn is not only supplying the customer with superior service and using top of the line plant health care products, we Continue reading
New Lawn Care Treatment
This summer we have experienced the driest period in years. As a result, residential and commercial turf is developing a tendency to repel water. When this happens you see more and more dry spots, and more runoff to hard surfaces. With an application of TriCureAD soil surfactant, we can help you to optimize the water Continue reading
European Crane Fly Damage to Lawns
In the Northwest, lawns are very susceptible to the European Crane Fly. The adult crane fly are harmless insects that are actually a beneficial food source for birds and other animals. They are also great for controlling the mosquito population throughout the summer. However, the crane fly larvae are known for decimating lawns in our Continue reading