Whether you have acres of beautiful green lawn or you’re just trying to tame the patch of grass in front of your house, if you want to get the job done, you need to have the right tools. In this lawn care tools list we’ll cover the basics that even apartment dwellers might want to Read more…
St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) Easily grown from sod, plugs, or sprigs, St. Augustinegrass produces a dense blue-green turf that has good shade and salt tolerance. It is highly popular in coastal areas from Florida to California. Drawbacks: Thick thatch if heavily fertilized and watered. Vulnerable to chinch bugs and grubs. Recommendations: For USDA Hardiness Zones Read more…
Why Overseed? Warm-season grasses have a major drawback for homeowners—their color disappears when winter arrives! To have green grass in winter, some southerners overseed their lawns using cool-season grasses, such as fine fescue, bluegrass, or ryegrass. How Does It Work? These annual cool-season grasses find a hospitable habitat among the dormant southern grasses and then 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 of it. The ideal soil for grass meets five requirements: 1) it is slightly acidic; 2) it contains an adequate supply of nutrients; 3) it allows for deep root Read more…
Whether you’re using insecticides and herbicides derived from botanical, biological, or synthetic materials, take all basic precautions, including the use of goggles, disposable dust masks (for pesticide dust), and tight-fitting respirators when using liquid sprays. Use National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved respirators containing activated charcoal cartridges that filter pesticide vapors from Read more…
When shopping for a new blower, many consumers look at the “miles per hour” rating to assess the power of a blower. However, it is possible for a 230 MPH blower to have more power than a 240 MPH blower. Here is why: MPH Alone is Not a Good Measure of Power A blower nozzle Read more…
While some bugs might delight in chomping on your landscaping, other insects are great for keeping your yard green and healthy. What can you do to encourage these helpful insects? Well, they’re a little bit like us. They need safety, food, water, and a place to live. There is nothing like a non-toxic environment, a Read more…
If you’re wondering what those plants are growing in your grass and what to do about them, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ll cover some of the most common weeds in lawns and how to eliminate them. Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Annual bluegrass is one of the most common types of grass weeds. This Read more…
Allyn Hane, “The Lawn Care Nut,” draws on his 15+ years of professional lawn care experience to provide practical lawn care advice to homeowners and DIYers. Here, he shows you the importance of soil testing and what you can learn from it! “On today’s Toro Yard Hack, we’re digging in the dirt and setting strategies Read more…
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