We have all heard about the incredibly powerful and effective selective herbicide 2,4-D. It takes care of most unwanted broadleaf weeds, and better yet, weeds don’t ever grow in the areas that have been treated with 2.4 D. But now that we know how well it works, how long does 2,4-D take to work after … Read more
Weeds are one of the worst nightmares a lawn owner can have, they can grow and spread fast, and without intervention, your lawn can be taken over in a couple of months. Thankfully, we now have herbicides that can help with this problem. However, there are important guidelines that you need to follow to ensure … Read more
Most homeowners will agree that a garden makes a home. If your lawn is well kept, it looks inviting, and let’s face it, walking around outside in a beautiful and luscious green garden is much more therapeutic than being in a dull, lifeless-looking one. However, the cost of maintaining a lawn can be quite high. … Read more
Transitioning from summer to winter is when most homeowners start to stress about their lawn. Aeration is essential in maintaining a healthy, luscious lawn, punching through thatch buildup from all sorts of weather conditions, and providing grassroots with better access to essential nutrients. The question is, would you rather hire a professional or do it … Read more
Have you ever driven past an immaculate lawn and wondered how the homeowner managed to create such a beautifully manicured lawn with a beautiful, “nothing out of place” garden to match? The answer is always time, dedication, and a considerable financial investment! You can negotiate for a better package deal and better prices with TruGreen … Read more
Dandelion is a super fast-growing herbaceous perennial that is notorious for invading lawns. They produce round, fluffy, white seed heads. The seeds have fine hairs attached that help them disperse their seeds over long distances via the wind. Mowing over dandelions once they have set seed is bad because it will spread them. Mowing over … Read more
Having a lawn that is green and luscious is everyone’s dream. You can plant grass seed to grow healthy, thick grass in your garden, but it is good to know the best conditions for growing this seed before starting. One of them being can grass seed grow properly in hard soil? It is challenging for … Read more
When most people think about their dream homes, there is usually a lovely green lawn outside of it. This is a nice picture, but this could lead to some issues down the line, both for our local wildlife and for us. So, why are lawns bad for the environment? The grass that lawns are made … Read more
It can be frustrating when you have done everything you needed to, and your grass seeds still don’t want to grow. It feels like your hard work was all for nothing, and even worse, you’ve wasted your time and your money. Dispiritedly you ask yourself, “why is my grass seed not growing?” The most common … Read more
Some of us want the easy way to plant instant already grown grass or start planting grass seed. Both of these are good, but it is essential to know when is the best time to develop a healthy lawn; let’s look at when the best time is. Cool-season grass seed should be planted in late … Read more