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Achieving a Perfect Lawn
The crown jewel of your home landscape: the perfect lawn! Achieving this lush, green feat may not be as complicated as you think. Follow our guide for how to install, care for, and maintain a beautiful lawn. Before you know it, your lawn will be the envy of the neighborhood. Install When it comes to…
Read MoreWhy Zeon Zoysiagrass Is the Best Turf for Golf Course Fairways—And Your Home
There is probably no sport in which the quality of turf is more important than golf. At every level of play and each part of the course, the lay of the grass is crucial. The quality of the turf directly affects gameplay, difficulty, and performance. If the grass is not full and dense, or if…
Read MoreGrowing a Drought-Tolerant Lawn
A lush, green lawn can be the crown jewel of your property. But what happens when drought strikes? In today’s world of increasingly unpredictable weather and tightening water regulations, how can you ensure a green lawn? The key is learning to grow a drought-tolerant lawn that will look great no matter the weather. How do…
Read MoreWhen to Start Mowing in the Spring
A beautiful, lush green lawn can be a point of pride for a homeowner. But after the winter, many homeowners struggle with bringing their lawns back to health. Spring lawn care can set the tone for your lawn’s growth season. That can mean the difference between a year of struggling with your turf, or a…
Read MoreA Beginners Guide to Liming Your Lawn
Everyone loves a bright green lawn, but sometimes the soil can get in the way of healthy grass. Adding lime to the soil of your grass is an effective way to boost soil pH while also encouraging proper growth. Lime used for grass comes from natural limestone. The rock is finely ground and then used…
Read MoreThe Best Turfgrasses for Sun and Shade
There are many factors to consider in choosing the right turfgrasses for sun and shade on your property. Most properties have a combination of areas with and without shade, even if no trees are present on the lawn. The home itself is often a source of shade in the morning or evening hours. Keep in…
Read MoreWhat is Organic Lawn Care?
If you browse around your local supermarket, you’ll notice more and more products advertising themselves as organic. Whether it’s healthier for you, better for the environment, or just a clever marketing gimmick, we all have a pretty good idea of what it means. Organic food products are produced without the use of chemical pesticides and…
Read MoreSoil Management for Your Lawn
Soil is the basis of every lawn. It anchors your grass, and it is the storehouse for all the nutrients your turf needs. Plants, including grass, need nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow, and all three are absorbed from the soil. Water, another vital food for your lawn, is also absorbed from the soil. Since…
Read MoreControlling Broadleaf Weeds in Your Lawn
Keeping your lawn free of weeds is the holy grail of lawn care. After all of the effort you put into growing a beautiful lawn, the last thing you want is a few stray weeds ruining your perfect turf. Unfortunately, broadleaf weeds are some of the hardest weeds to beat. No single method will take…
Read MoreTreating Your Lawn After Rain Damage
Spring so far has been unusually wet. All that rain may be a boon to our reservoirs and water sports enthusiasts. But it’s a bit too much of a good thing for our lawns. The right rain at the right time helps your lawn green up in the spring without extra irrigation. But too much…
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