Introduction Plant food is something of a counterintuitive term for many. After all, plants rarely have mouths, and all that should be needed to sustain them is sunlight and water. This sort of thinking is reinforced by many mediums, from children’s books to beginner science classes, but the fact is that plants, like people, need … Read more
You need a lawn seeded, a backyard filled in, or just want to add some green to your property. The reasons are plentiful. What you are looking for is to start with some grass growing in a certain spot. Simple as it sounds, grass won’t take just anywhere. If the ground has been damaged or … Read more
A homeowner has several options for repairing a damaged lawn, whether it is due to vehicle traffic, rain, or children out getting some fresh air. The easiest solution may seem to be cordoning the lawn off and let it grow back. This is perhaps effective, but rarely quick or practical. Some homeowners might give up … Read more
What is Grass? You may be disappointed to find out we are not talking about marijuana. We are going to cover the less controversial and herbaceous plants that are officially identified as monocotyledonous or monocot. Some grasses are called annuals that grow for a year, drop seeds and die. Then they grow anew the following … Read more
thick thatch layerSo, you have heard from a neighbor or maybe at the plant nursery that aerating your lawn is important for good lawn health. Another friend of yours says that dethatching your lawn is what you need to do. Which one should you do? Aren’t they both the same thing, anyways? They are not … Read more
Dethatching your lawn, if it is a large one, usually involves either using a power rake or a vertical mower. If you do an internet search for these, you will find the terms are used interchangeably for the same items. This is false. Whereas the two machines do accomplish similar things, their mechanism of action … Read more
If you have a lawn that is full of weeds, your quest for a nice-looking lawn might seem hopeless without using the nuclear option of burn, remove, replant. Never despair, there are several other options to consider first that are much less drastic. Here, we will review 4 basic methods of weed control for your … Read more
A lush healthy-looking lawn requires the right grass seed that is suitable for your climate. Planting at the most optimal time ensures germination. You have the right tools to tend to your lawn. Yet you find your lawn looks brown and patchy. What went wrong? Do you aerate your lawn? If yes, then perhaps the … Read more