It can be quite disturbing to see your St Augustine Grass turning yellow as yellow and brown patches start to develop and spread across your lawn. The truth is, is that St. Augustine grass is a…
Hydro-recirculating cultivation systems are incredibly efficient ways to grow plants. Several approaches can be taken, but the two most prominent are hydroponics and aquaponics. Both systems are incredibly efficient ways to grow but which is the…
The idea of using fake grass as a playground surface may not necessarily be an obvious one but there are a considerable number of reasons why you should seriously consider it as an option and could…
Ever peek out your window only to be met by the glaring green envy of your neighbor’s lawn? We’ve all been there. Maybe your grass seems more like a tired straw mat than a vibrant emerald…
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…
Mold is one of those annoying things that we just don’t want to deal with. We try to keep it away from our homes, but it always seems to find a way into our lives. Because…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Before you chuck your old potting soil in the trash, stop and think! There are many ways that you can reuse it in your garden. Whether you’re looking to create a new garden bed or add…
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…
Artificial turf has become an increasingly popular alternative to real grass with thousands of installations happening across the country in all types of climates. One question though that needs to be considered in choosing synthetic turf…
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…
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….
