Winter Fertilizer Numbers Explained
If you’re like most people, you probably think of fertilizer as something you use in the spring and summer to help your plants grow. But did you know that there’s such a thing as winter fertilizer?…
Take-All Root Rot – How to Spot It, Treat It, and Prevent It from Occurring
Take-all root rot, also sometimes known as bermudagrass decline, is a soil-borne fungal disease caused by the Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis pathogen. The disease caused by this fungus attacks grass roots, causing them to rot, whither, and…
Is Your St Augustine Grass Turning Yellow? What are the Causes and Fixes?
It can be quite disturbing to see yellow and brown patches start to develop and spread across your lawn. The truth is, is that St. Augustine grass is a relatively high-maintenance grass. It requires regular mowing…
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 a healthy lawn. But when is the best time to aerate? Fall has long been considered the best time to aerate, but is…
Should You Put Starter Fertilizer on New Sod?
One of the most important aspects of establishing a healthy lawn is proper fertilization. Fertilizing new grass is especially important, as it helps the grass get off to a strong start and establishes good growth habits….
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…
Hydroseeding Lawn Maintenance: How To Care for Your Newly Hydroseeded Lawn Properly
The contractors have gone your ground has been hydroseeded what next? Well, quite a lot has to happen over the course of the next couple of months. While hydroseeding is an exceptionally efficient and effective way…
