How to Maintain, Water, and Cut Grass in Extreme Heat
We suggest the following tips and tricks in order to maintain a healthy, intact lawn during the extreme heat of the summer.
We suggest the following tips and tricks in order to maintain a healthy, intact lawn during the extreme heat of the summer.
Setting the proper mower cut height varies depending on turf species, time of year, and climate conditions. Here’s everything you need to know to get it right.
Reduce your lawn maintenance by understanding these fertilizer basics: Top essential elements, how to read a fertilizer bag and the differences and benefits between fast-release vs slow-release fertilizer.
Let’s face it, when you live in the suburbs, a well-kept, healthy lawn is a must. It’s your front lawn that makes the first impression of your home, before anyone even steps foot into your house. So, if you’re wondering what steps to take for a healthy lawn, or even how to maintain a healthy Read more…
Horticulturists agree that time spent improving what is happening below the surface of a lawn greatly reduces the time needed to maintain what is on top of it. The ideal soil for grass meets five requirements: 1) it is slightly acidic; 2) it contains an adequate supply of nutrients; 3) it allows for deep root Read more…
Do not buy seed on impulse! Choosing the right grass for your lawn can make the difference between having a low-maintenance, environmentally-friendly lawn versus one that is susceptible to diseases, pests, and weeds. The type of seed you choose depends on several factors: What do you want your lawn to look like? Grasses vary in Read more…
There is no breed of grass able to thrive on both a Vermont ski slope and a Florida orange grove. For this reason, grasses are divided into two main groups, cool-season, and warm-season, and then further divided into two subgroups, transition zone and native. Cool-Season Grasses Cool-season grasses all thrive in northern areas, including Canada, Read more…
Your efforts to restore your lawn will be in vain if you do not care for the young grass plants as the seeds germinate and begin to grow. The most critical need is to apply water at least twice a day, assuming no rain. If the soil dries out, the seedlings will not germinate or will Read more…
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