To put it bluntly, the best way to reduce your lawn maintenance chores is to modify your ideas about what makes a good lawn: if you’re absolutely set on a plush, dark green carpet that’s completely free of weeds, insects, and disease,…
Mowing can be a chore, especially in the spring when the grass is growing quickly. But it’s essential to the health of your lawn, so you need to do it right. The two Rules of Mowing View this post on Instagram A…
The first step in any lawn-feeding program is to test the soil and find out what type and amount of fertilizer it needs. How to Understand Fertilizer Types Fertilizer comes in bags with the contents labeled clearly for easy identification. Three large…
To water your lawn properly, you need to make sure that the moisture reaches from the top of the soil to the bottom of the roots, about 8″ deep. To achieve this requires 1–2″ of water per week. A deep watering once…
Due to questions about the environmental impact of various lawn-care chemicals, some homeowners prefer natural lawn care practices that do not use chemicals. Although some people claim that these natural treatments are ineffective, others swear by them. And natural treatments are not…
Not everyone has the time or inclination to take care of a lawn. Fortunately, both local and national professional lawn services are available to take care of your lawn for you. Typical Services Offered Lawn services typically provide both an initial lawn…
Even when soil is in good shape, a lawn can thrive only if it’s composed of the right grass. Since not all grasses are suited to all parts of the United States, find what works in your area by visiting a local…
Soil is a complex material that includes all sorts of organic and inorganic matter. To support a healthy lawn, though, all soil has to do is: Hold moisture Provide nutrients Have a slightly acidic pH Permit deep root growth When all these…
Mowing your lawn isn’t supposed to be a roller- coaster ride. Low areas in turf collect water, and we all know that too much moisture promotes fungus growth. High areas get scalped when you mow. Here’s how to fix those bumps and…
Warm-season lawns such as those made of Bermuda grass, zoysia grass or St. Augustine grass need to be fed with nitrogen fertilizer on a regular basis to stay green, healthy and problem-free. Steps: Calculate your lawn’s general square footage to determine the…
