Turf Care
Why Your Grass Died Over Winter and What TifTuf™ Bermudagrass Can Do About It
A healthy lawn should be able to go dormant in the winter and then green up again in the spring. You will likely have to do some work to get your lawn back into its best condition after a long winter. But sometimes you may notice patches that aren’t greening up when the rest of…
Read MoreAchieving 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 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 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…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring
As the weather warms up, lawns across the country are slowly coming out of winter dormancy. That means that now is the time to prepare your lawn for spring, before your grass—and your weeds—begin to grow. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a full, green lawn earlier in the season and well into summer…
Read MoreDon’t Neglect Equipment Maintenance This Winter
Don’t get too carried away with the rest and relaxation – just because your turfgrass is dormant, it doesn’t mean you should be! When all the leaves and debris have been cleared from your turf and it’s not quite time to start thinking about herbicides and pesticides, it is still time to tackle the tasks…
Read MoreAll I Want for Christmas is…. Turf?
Okay, so maybe no one wrote to Santa to ask for a bermudagrass lawn this year, BUT that doesn’t mean they won’t be asking for it at spring green-up. You can bet that when their neighbors’ lawns are beginning to look plush and full, the guys buried in an acre of clover and dandelion will…
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