Essential Lawn Care Tips to Keep Your Yard Thriving in the August Heat

Essential Lawn Care Tips

When the scorching August heat arrives, it’s crucial to take care of your lawn to ensure it remains healthy and vibrant. The intense heat and dry conditions can challenge maintaining a beautiful lawn. However, with the proper knowledge and strategies, you can keep your lawn in excellent condition throughout the summer. This article will discuss…

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Tips for Watering the Summer Lawn

Tips for Watering the Summer Lawn

The summer brings warmth and sunshine but poses challenges for maintaining a lush and healthy lawn. Proper watering is crucial during this time to ensure your property stays green and vibrant. This topic will discuss some essential tips for watering your summer lawn effectively. We’ve covered everything, from establishing a watering schedule to implementing water-conservation techniques. So…

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What Are The Benefits of Turfgrass Over Growing from Seed?

Benefits of Turfgrass Over Growing from Seed

Growing a lush, vibrant lawn is a goal for many homeowners and landscape enthusiasts. When establishing a new property, there are two primary options: turfgrass or growing from seed. While growing from seed can be a viable approach in certain situations, turfgrass has distinct benefits. This article will explore the advantages of turfgrass over growing…

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TifTuf™ Keeps Growing Strong All Year Long

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If you’re looking for a turfgrass that’s tough enough to withstand the challenges of Georgia’s climate, TifTuf™ is a great choice. This cultivar has been specially bred to thrive in hot, humid conditions, and it’s perfect for homeowners, business owners, and landscapers who want a beautiful lawn that will stay green all year long. Read…

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Why Good Soil Matters

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Soil plays a critical role in the growth and health of all plants – especially lawn turf. It acts as a water filter, nutrient source, and habitat for trillions of organisms. When you think you have a turf problem, maybe it’s your soil that is not good! The more you know about soil, the better.…

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Do You Know These Basics of Lawn Aeration?

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Like most living things, plant roots — including those of turfgrass — need air, water, and nutrients. Unfortunately, traffic on the grass — from feet and vehicle/equipment tires, even from lawnmowers — can compact the soil, squeezing out the spaces between soil particles and preventing the vital movement of air, water, and nutrients down to…

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Why You Need Sharp Mower Blades

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Mowing your lawn is one of the most important things you can do to keep it healthy and looking great. However, if you’re using dull mower blades, you’re not doing your lawn any favors. In fact, you could be doing more harm than good. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of sharp mower…

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Can I Mix Turfgrass Varieties?

mix turfgrass varieties

When it comes to having a beautiful, lush lawn, many homeowners have the same question: can I mix turfgrass varieties? There are many different types of turfgrass, and it can be confusing to know which one is best for your lawn. Some people mix turfgrass varieties in the hopes of getting the best of all…

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Made in the Shade: Tips for Maintaining Turf in Shaded Areas

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Are you having difficulty getting your turf to grow in a shaded area? You’re not alone. Many people face this challenge every day. While we all love acres of uninterrupted, lush turfgrass, it is inevitable that man or Mother Nature will interfere with that plan. Buildings, trees, and other objects will eventually cast shadows (literal…

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What is the Most Popular Turf Found in Major League Baseball?

Most Popular Turf Found in Major League Baseball

Summer means barbecues, pool time, and of course: baseball! The American pastime is playing on beautiful green fields. That might have you wondering what the most popular turfgrass found in MLB stadiums is. Kentucky Bluegrass, Bermudagrass, and a mixture of Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass are all common types of turf found in MLB stadiums. But…

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