A green and healthy lawn starts, literally, from the ground up. One way to improve the look and health of your lawn is to improve the soil. While techniques such as aeration, changing mower height to adjust for how long you want your grass to be, spreading fertilizer, or reducing thatch can be great, sometimes Read more…
Brown Patch This disease is prevalent during moist, hot weather on over-fertilized lawns. Brown patch, also known as rhizoctonia blight, is most active when grass remains wet and temperatures reach 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Look for: Dark, water-soaked looking grass turning into browned-out circular areas several inches to several feet in diameter. Some green Read more…
Use a slow-release fertilizer, and avoid putting down more fertilizer than you need. Adding too much nitrogen can cause rapid growth and a thinning of plant cell walls, which makes grass more susceptible to disease. The excess fertilizer may also leach and eventually find its way into waterways, polluting them. Tested Soil When restoring a lawn, apply Read more…
Before you begin, choose the seed that is best for your geographical area and buy the amount you need to cover the size of your lawn. You have several tool options for spreading seed evenly and at the recommended rates. They include your own hands, hand-held, and walk-behind spreaders, and slit-seeders (power seeders), which are Read more…
Your efforts to restore your lawn will be in vain if you do not care for the young grass plants as the seeds germinate and begin to grow. The most critical need is to apply water at least twice a day, assuming no rain. If the soil dries out, the seedlings will not germinate or will Read more…
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) For a deep green, fine-textured, attractive lawn, choose Kentucky bluegrass. Bluegrass is able to withstand moisture and temperature extremes, is winter hardy, and will grow in full sun to light shade depending on cultivar and location. Sown by seed and spread by rhizomes and tillers, it forms strong, dense sod that Read more…
Before replanting, spread plastic over the area to let heat kill off old turf. Seal the edges with boards or soil. See Six Steps to Planting a new Lawn for further information. Find out the planting method that works best for you, whether you live North or South.
Keeping your yard healthy isn’t just a matter of watering and mowing, it also means preventing or removing pests as necessary. To help keep your lawn in top shape—and maybe learn what those bugs flying around in your yard are—take a look at our guide covering some of the most common yard and underground pests. Read more…
Adding a soil amendment, also called a soil conditioner, helps improve lawn—and other plants—growth and health. The type of amendments that need to be added depend on the current soil composition, the climate and the type of grass. Some of the various amendments include: Lime (makes soil less acidic) Fertilizers for plant nutrients (i.e. manure, Read more…
What is a Recycler Lawn Mower? Bagging and transporting grass clippings to a secondary location may be the traditional way of getting rid of grass clippings, but with Toro Recycler and Super Recycler mowers, there’s no need. Using a mower that recycles your clippings back into your grass for a faster cut and a healthier Read more…
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