Turf Care
Your Turf Installation Tool Kit
Turf installation is not something to take lightly. It’s a big investment, but the right preparation can make it much less stressful and more successful. This post is all about what you need to know before turf installation, as well as what tools you’ll need if you want to start preparing on your own! Installing…
Read MoreCaring For New Sod
Taking care of the lawn is a common pastime for homeowners all over the country. Knowing when to water, when to cut, and even when to start over with new sod is par for the course. If you recently installed a new layer of sod on your land, there are some important care tips that…
Read More5 Winter Lawn Care Essentials
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you should ignore your lawn. In fact, winter is a great time to take care of your lawn and prepare it for the spring. Winter lawn care is less labor-intensive than summer chores but just as important. There are many different things that you can do to make sure…
Read MoreWhy Your Turfgrass Doesn’t Breathe – The Importance of Aerating for a Healthy Lawn
A manicured, velvety green lawn can enhance the beauty of any landscape. If you have such a well-tended green, you want to keep it healthy and lush all year round. Besides being the place where you can laze in your hammock, watching sparrows gather, squirrels dart across, and the seasonal frog hop, a lawn has…
Read MoreShould I Rake Up Fallen Leaves? Update: 2021
Fall is quickly approaching, and that means that it’s time to get ready for the cold winter months. One of the things you’ll want to do before the snow falls is rake up fallen leaves. Or is it? It may seem like an easy task – just grab a rake and start raking! But there…
Read MoreShould you fertilize your lawn in the fall?
Are you feeling that chill in the air yet? Cooler morning and leaves starting to change color can only mean one thing. That fall is here and it is time to fertilize your lawn! When you fertilize your lawn in the fall, think of it like a bear filling its belly before it heads into…
Read MoreLawn Mowing and Yard Maintenance: The Cheat-Sheet Version
The key to unlocking a beautiful lawn is regular lawn mowing and yard maintenance. But while there isn’t a magic wand you can wave to get the job done, there are some simple tips. Read on for our cheat-sheet version to getting a lovely lawn! Lawn Mowing and Yard Maintenance When it comes to keeping…
Read MoreSummer Lawn Diseases to Look Out For
Nothing ruins a beautiful, lush lawn faster than nasty summer lawn diseases! Luckily, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to protect your lawn. Just remember these steps: prevent, identify, and fight. Read on to learn more about which summer lawn diseases you should be on the lookout for. And how you can prevent or…
Read MoreNostoc: A Green Jelly Growing On Your Lawn
Have you noticed a strange green jelly growing on your lawn? It may look strange or even alarming at first. But this unusual organism is nothing to be afraid of. It is not harmful to plants or animals, though it does look unpleasant on your lawn. Getting rid of it can be a challenge, but…
Read MoreTop 5 Questions About Soil Quality You Should Ask
If you’re trying to achieve the perfect lawn, you may have heard that you need to start at the bottom. That’s right, we mean dirt! You may not realize that questions about soil quality are actually a great starting point. While mowing, feeding, and watering your lawn are all important steps, it really starts with…
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