It's frustrating when you begin to mow your lawn, only to discover that grass is sticking to the deck. Located underneath the main part of a lawnmower, the deck is a large and open area where the blade spins. Normally, a lawnmower will dispense the cut grass in a removable bag or out the mulching … [Read more...]
Fescue vs Bermuda Grass: Which Is Best for Your Lawn?
Can't decide whether to seed your lawn with Fescue or Bermuda? Although there are dozens of varieties of lawn grasses, Fescue and Bermuda are among the most popular. They both produce a clean, uniform-looking lawn that can enhance your home's curb appeal. Fescue and Bermuda aren't the same, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy During a Drought
Is your hometown currently experiencing a drought? While some regions in the United States generate more rain than others, droughts can occur anywhere. Characterized by a prolonged period of little or no rain, droughts can wreak havoc on your lawn. Unfortunately, you can't control the weather, … [Read more...]
Aeration or Verticutting Which Is Best for Your Lawn?
When researching techniques to improve the appearance of your lawn, you may come across aeration and verticutting. When used correctly, they can both promote a cleaner, as well as greener, lawn. However, aeration and verticutting aren't the same. They each work in a different way, and they are … [Read more...]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Mowing Your Lawn
Regardless of your lawn's size, you'll need to mow it regularly to keep the grass, as well as weeds, in check. Neglecting to mow your lawn for just a few weeks can result in a messy landscape that harms your home's curb appeal. With that said, you should avoid the five following mistakes when … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Lawn Go to Seed
If you've discovered one or more bare patches of grass in your lawn, you might assume that letting your lawn go to seed will fill the bare patch or patches. Grass is a plant, and like most plants, they reproduce by developing and releasing seeds. By intentionally neglecting your lawn, your grass … [Read more...]
How to Eliminate and Control Henbit Weeds
Is your lawn overrun with henbit weeds? While Texas is home to dozens of weeds, few are as common as henbit. And with its ability to grow over 1 foot tall, it's a major nuisance for homeowners in The Lone Star State. The good news is that there are ways to eliminate and control henbit … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Using Topsoil in Your Landscape
Nutrient-rich topsoil is essential for a healthy lawn. If the topsoil in your landscape has little or no nutrients – or if it contains the wrong type of nutrients – grass and other plants may struggle to grow in it. With that said, there are a few things you should know when using topsoil in … [Read more...]
How to Use a Scarifier to Improve Your Landscape
Have you heard of a scarifier? While you're probably familiar with lawnmowers and weed eaters, a scarifier is a landscaping tool that's often overlooked by homeowners. When properly used, though, it can help you create a cleaner and more attractive landscape. If you're thinking about buying or … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Tree Roots From Growing Above Ground
Whether it's a hardwood or softwood, all trees have roots. Roots are designed to collect nutrients and water from the surrounding soil while also stabilizing trees. As a result, most trees have a subterranean root system that grows underground. There are times, however, when a tree's roots may … [Read more...]
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