The first step to lawn restoration is removing thatch buildup. Thatch is stems and roots that haven’t decomposed and have accumulated near the soil surface. Want to know when to remove thatch? Dig up a small, triangular-shaped plug of turf several inches deep. If the spongy layer above the soil is more than ¾- to Read more…
Let’s face it, when you live in the suburbs, a well-kept, healthy lawn is a must. It’s your front lawn that makes the first impression of your home, before anyone even steps foot into your house. So, if you’re wondering what steps to take for a healthy lawn, or even how to maintain a healthy Read more…
Iron may be exactly what your lawn needs to deepen the color of your grass! Allyn Hane, “The Lawn Care Nut,” draws on his 15+ years of professional lawn care experience to explain how it works. The Science Behind Adding Iron to Your Lawn “Have you ever wondered how it is that some people are Read more…
Few things are more destructive to a gently rolling landscape than moles. These voracious pests dig tunnels through the ground (often at speeds of up to a foot per minute) to seek out grubs, worms, ants, and the other insects that make up the bulk of their diet. In the United States, moles are often Read more…
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…
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