What Makes Your Grass Greener? Creating a Dark Lush Green Lawn
Lush, dark green grass is the envy of every lawn owner. But why is grass green? And how can you get a greener lawn? It is not hard to achieve a deep green, healthy lawn. If…
Does Grass Seed Go Bad – How To Maintain the Viability of Your Grass Seed
If you have a lawn and have a good annual lawn care schedule in place it will probably involve overseeding. The chances are that you will overbuy the quantity of seeds that you require and you…
Why Does Fertilizer Burn Grass and Can It Be Recovered From?
If you want to grow lush green grass in the summer fertilizing regularly will be an important part of your lawn care regime. However, if you put too much fertilizer at once, or over use fertilizer over…
Is Aerating Your Lawn in Fall Really the Best Time?
As any lawn care professional will tell you, aeration is key to maintaining healthy grass. But when is the best time to aerate your lawn? Fall has long been considered the best time to aerate, but…
Should You Put Starter Fertilizer on New Sod?
Did you know that using the right fertilizer can increase your new sod’s growth rate by up to 50%? That’s right, half the battle of achieving a lush, green lawn lies in the nutrients you feed…
How to Get Rid of Crabgrass and Prevent It from Returning
Crabgrass is an invasive species that may quickly take over your yard if not treated. Its unattractive appearance and harmful effects for your lawn’s health are two good reasons to get rid of it. Crabgrass releases…
Is Soil Conditioner or Compost Better for Your Lawn?
In a garden soil is everything. Whether it is your lawn, flower beds, or boarders, when soil quality is low, plant development and health usually end up being stunted. Poor soil causes a confluence of problems…
Which is Better: Compost or Topsoil for Overseeding?
When overseeding a lawn, two of the most popular methods are using compost or topsoil. Which is better for overseeding? The answer is usually compost although a lot will depend on individual circumstances. Overseeding is usually…
When is it Too Cold to Fertilize a Lawn? – What Temperature is Too Low?
We all aim to have a beautiful green grass lawn and most gardeners know that a proper lawn care program that includes fertilizing is the best way to achieve this. However, there are times of the…
Should You Rake Dead Grass From Your Lawn?
There are several problems that might arise if your lawn has areas of brown grass or thatch that are too large. Without your attention, the soil will suffer from a lack of water, sunshine, and nutrients….
Will Aerating a Lawn Improve Drainage?
Drainage issues can pose a serious threat not only to the physical condition of your lawn but also to the structural integrity of your home. As such, it is important to give some thought to how…
Making Your Grass a Deeper, Richer Green – When to Apply Iron to Your Lawn and When You Shouldn’t
If you want to make your lawn a deeper, richer shade of green then adding iron to your soil is the best way of achieving this. One of the reasons that the greens of your lawn…
How and When to Fertilize New Grass for Best Results? A Guide to Fertilizing a New Lawn
When do you add fertilizer to new grass and which fertilizer do you choose are two important factors in determining how well your new grass thrives. The timing of additional fertilizer applications, that are required to…
What Are the Benefits of Adding Lime to Your Lawn?
Keeping your lawn healthy and looking its best can depend on a number of factors. For the grass to strive it needs adequate moisture, oxygen, and a supply of nutrients. However whilst there might be plenty…
Should You Rototill Your Lawn Before Seeding
The question of whether you should rototill your lawn before seeding is one that can produce a diverse set of opinions. Obviously, there are those that advocate rototilling before seeding and those who are vehemently against…
