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‘Spring’ your lawn out of winter hibernation with these tools
It might only be January, but spring fever is in the air! Garden centers will soon be packed with people. Get a jump on the season by making sure you’ve got everything you need – including the right tools – to make your springtime tasks easier. But first, step outside. Breathe that fresh air, and…
Read MoreWhy September is a Critical Month for Cool-Season Grasses
You know it’s September when kids are back in school and holiday decorations are already in all the stores. It’s also a critical month for cool-season grasses. This is the perfect time to fertilize cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. Sixty to seventy-five percent of all nitrogen applied to cool-season lawns should…
Read More6 Fall Lawn Care Tips for a More Beautiful Yard Next Spring
As the temperature starts to drop, it’s more pleasant to spend time outdoors. And while you’re enjoying the change of seasons, there are a few ways you can also help your lawn make the transition.Autumn’s cooler temperatures and spotty rainfall are actually great conditions for your lawn to absorb energy, moisture and nutrients before it…
Read MoreSave on Your Water Bills by Putting Your Lawn into Dormancy
Letting your lawn go dormant for the summer can be an effective way to put a cap on high summer water bills. It can also be a valuable tool if your region is susceptible to long drought periods. Having a type of grass that responds well to drought-like conditions can also help. When maintained properly,…
Read MoreBecome Your Neighborhood’s Lawn-Watering Guru!
Lawn watering requires some finesse. Too little water can cause your yard to go dormant. And too much moisture can cause fungus and a shallow root system. Here’s how to simplify the process to hit that irrigation sweet spot. Beat the heat. The perfect time to shower the yard is early in the morning. It…
Read MoreIs “brown” in season? How water-wise is your lawn?
Lush, green lawns are a welcome part of summer. Despite what some lawn-shamers might say, by maintaining your yards, you and your neighbors are actually doing something environmentally friendly. In fact, eight average front lawns have the same air cooling effect as about 70 tons of air conditioning*. But there may still be times when…
Read MoreNow’s the time to bring your warmseason grass up for air
Your grass’ roots are like Olympic swimmers. They do most of the work under the surface but need to come up for air to keep going. Aerating warm-season grasses such as Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine lets that happen. Aeration is the process of perforating your soil to get rid of compaction and enable proper…
Read MoreLawn mowing made easy
Some lawn pros might have you believe that lawn mowing is a complicated science. A few have even published lengthy explanations of how to do it correctly. In reality, the most difficult part of lawn mowing may be convincing your spouse or teenager to tear themselves away from whatever they’re doing to get it done.…
Read MoreSimple ways to weed your lawn and prevent future weeds
What’s worse than lawn weeds? Weeds that keep coming back, of course! Just one dandelion plant can produce as many as 15,000 seeds, each one capable of maturing into a full-grown plant. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for winning the battle against lawn weeds once and for all. DO: Identify your weeds. No single…
Read MoreAre you ready to prepare your lawn for spring?
It’s almost time to wake up your lawn from its winter slumber. Spring is actually one of the most important lawn maintenance seasons. The steps you take during the next few weeks may help to prevent your beautiful lawn from being overtaken by weeds, insects and diseases. Start with an inspection. This is a great…
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