Tag Archives: grass
Cool-Season, Warm-Season, Transitional Zone or Native
There is no breed of grass able to thrive on both a Vermont ski slope and a Florida orange grove. For this reason grasses are divided into two main groups,… Read more »
Basic Distinctions
Different species of grasses have distinctive growth habits that will affect the appearance of turf.
Bunchgrasses
Bunchgrasses, such as ryegrasse… Read more »
Work on the Down Low to Improve What’s on Top
… Read more »Horticulturists agree that time spent improving what is happening below the surface of a lawn greatly reduces the time needed to maintain what is on top o
Setting the Right Mowing Height
There are several reasons not to cut your grass too short.
Grass grows from the crown, not the blade tips, a trait that makes grass ideal for lawns. Gra… Read more »
Seed Storage
… Read more »While unused grass seed may remain viable for years, its rate of germination will decrease over time. Be sure to keep seed stored in a cool, dry environm
