Pythium blight (also referred to as grease spot, blight blade, or cottony blight) can provide significant challenges for homeowners looking to maintain a healthy lawn and even for those who practice commercial turfgrass management. Below, we…
What Is Trench Composting? As a process, trench composting results in the creation of moisture-retentive, nutrient-rich soil, which reduces the requirement for non-organic fertilizers. The process stimulates the growth of microorganisms and fungus, which are responsible…
There are several ways that you can compost but probably the two most common ways are the hot and cold composting processes. When it comes down to choosing between hot composting vs cold composting much will…
Deciding to compost is great for many different reasons, it is environmentally good, it reduces waste and by composting, the end result is a valuable product that will improve the health of your garden. Knowing what…
Home Compostable packaging, also called degradable packaging, is packaging that you can use on your home compost pile. The terms compostable and biodegradable are sometimes used interchangeably, however, there is a considerable difference between the two….
Bucket composting is an excellent way to produce compost especially if you don’t have enough space to build a compost pile. What is bucket composting? Bucket composting is the process of creating a compost pile inside…
What is cold composting? Cold composting is the easiest and most straightforward method of composting and the materials you need are likely to be plentiful and easy to hand. Most home trash, on average, is about…
Hot composting is a popular composting technique for producing finished compost more quickly than the more traditional cold composting method. In addition to the significantly shorter period of time it takes, most gardeners consider the resulting…
Is composting during winter possible? Yes, you can start or continue composting in winter. However, as the temperature drops, it takes longer to break down the material you are turning into compost, and when it freezes…
Snow mold is an invasive lawn fungus that can have a devastating impact on your lawn. There are two varieties and differences between gray and pink snow mold are important to know as they can affect…
What Is Lawn Scarification? Scarification involves removing thatch and moss from your lawn. Scarification, also known as “dethatching”, is a vital part of lawn care. Thatch is a build-up of dead grass, moss, and weeds, which…
The winter months are very important for the health of your lawn. Snow mold on grass is something that you don’t want to happen. Below, we look into the intricacies of pink and gray snow mold, two…
There are quite a few lawn fungal infections that can attack your lawn and dollar spot fungus is one of the most common. Indeed it is the most prevalent turfgrass disease in North America, accounting for…
Red Thread Lawn Disease, is a common turfgrass disease that can turn your lush, green lawn into a patchy, discolored mess. If you’ve noticed reddish grass, brown patches on grass, or dead patches of grass, you’re…
Ah, the joy of a lush, green lawn! But even the most dedicated gardener can encounter the challenge of lawn fungus. From golf courses to residential lawns, and from large stadiums with natural turf fields to…
