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
A lawn that is not level can happen over time; it can be caused by poor drainage, animals and insects, and many others. Although it is common to have a few spots of unleveled lawn in your garden, it is not desirable, so let’s find out how we can level it out. To level shallow … Read more
A beautiful backyard should have a huge patch of healthy, lush green grass for your children and dogs to play on. A place that you can relax in at the end of a hard day with a refreshing cold drink. A beautiful lawn is good for the soul! To get healthy green grass, you should … Read more
While many gardeners are tempted to grow the best shrubs and to plant as many perennial flowers as they can, some of us are just trying to do our best to maintain a healthy lawn. Unfortunately, when seeding your lawn, getting the grass to grow properly can be a challenge. Let’s face it; it’s a … Read more
Growing grass from seed rather than from sod has many advantages. It is much cheaper, less labor-intensive, and you can grow a wider variety of grasses to suit the conditions in your garden. However, sowing grass seed is not as simple as sprinkling the seeds onto the ground and leaving it to grow. As long … Read more
You’ve heard and seen the horror stories, and now it’s happened to you.! Your once beautiful luscious green grass is dead! What do you do now? It is going to cost you a fortune to start over. Isn’t there something you can do to revive your dead grass? If your lawn has been dead for … Read more
Let’s face it, as homeowners, we all strive to have a lush, healthy green lawn. Many homeowners get the majority of the lawn nice and green, but they are left battling against the handful of patchy spots that just won’t budge. We can agree that none of us like a patchy lawn – bald spots … Read more
Have you ever noticed dead patches of grass popping up all over your lawn? Harsh summer heat, over-watering, or tarp disease could be possible causes, or you could be sitting with a lawn grub problem. Grubs are larvae of various beetles such as Junebug, Japanese Beetle, and May Beetle that live underground in the soil … Read more
We all want our garden to look luscious and green; the best way to do this is by mowing and fertilizing it regularly and correctly. When it comes to fertilizing, is it best to mow your lawn before or afterward? It is best to mow your lawn before fertilizing; this ensures that the nutrients in … Read more
Weeds, especially persistent ones, are a nightmare for every professional gardener, hobbyist, or homeowner. Weeds in the lawn can put a frown on anybody’s face, none in the least bit crabgrass! But is pulling the plant out by hand the best removal practice? Or is there a better, more efficient and long-term solution to crabgrass … Read more