Regardless of species or variety, grass should have a lush green color. This indicates that it's healthy and not suffering from any disease or problem that could otherwise hinder its health. Unfortunately, there are times when you may discover a brown patch of grass in your landscape. Rather … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Lawn From Ring Spot Disease
A lush green lawn speaks volume about your home's curb appeal. It offers a clean, uniform appearance that enhances your home's exterior. But if you have a cool-season grass – creeping bentgrass, fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, etc. – you should familiarize yourself with ring spot … [Read more...]
What Is Thatch? And How Do I Prevent It?
Have you discovered a loose layer of organic matter on the top of your lawn? Known as thatch, it's an all-too-common problem with residential lawns. Thatch is essentially a combination of decaying and living plant matter that forms between the soil and the green, healthy grass blades. While … [Read more...]
What to Do With Raked Leaves
Trees are an invaluable element of an attractive landscape. And with mature trees growing in your yard, you can enjoy natural shade provided by Mother Nature. You'll need to rake any fallen leaves, however, to protect your lawn from damage. While a thin layer of leaves shouldn't cause any harm, a … [Read more...]
Why Won’t My Tree Break Dormancy?
This is a question that many homeowners and green thumbs ask. It's completely normal for certain trees, such as deciduous trees, to enter a period of dormancy during the winter. When the first cold snap of the year arrives, they'll shed their leaves and become inactive. This is usually only … [Read more...]
How to Care for Newly Planted Turf Grass
Planting turf grass is one of the easiest and most effective ways to revitalize your landscape's appearance. If you're struggling to grow a healthy, full lawn with traditional seed and fertilizer, you should consider using turf grass. Not to be confused with artificial grass, turf grass refers to … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Keep Your Lawn Healthy in Fall and Winter
Cold weather can be unforgiving to lawns. When summer is over and the temperatures begin to drop, you may discover your grass turning brown or even dying. With a little work, however, you can protect your lawn from the cold weather. Just follow these five tips to keep your lawn healthy in fall … [Read more...]
Why Grass Keeps Dying in the Same Area
Have you noticed one or more spots in your lawn where grass simply fails to grow? Even if the rest of your lawn has a lush green color, there may be other, small areas plagued with a brown color. Unfortunately, it's difficult to create a healthy, attractive landscape when your lawn has patches of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Your Lawn Ready for Fall
With fall just right around the corner, you should use this opportunity to prepare your lawn for the upcoming seasonal transition. Fall, as you may know, marks the end of summer. Temperatures typically decline and the days become shorter. These effects can stress grass and plants, leaving them to … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do With Grass Clippings
Depending on the size of your yard, you may have a substantial amount of grass clippings leftover after mowing the lawn. While most homeowners simply dump them in a discreet area, such as the adjacent woods, there are other possible applications for grass clippings. So, the next time you mow your … [Read more...]
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