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Helpful Tips For Homeowners

Now is the Time for Patching

October 17, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

You’ve made it through the steamy summer, and you may have some patchy looking places in your lawn. Those might be due to disease or high traffic, but now is the time to repair those spots. Early fall is the best time to establish new seed because there is still enough warmth to encourage grass…

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How to Sharpen Your Mower Blade

September 28, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

We recommend sharpening your blade after every 8 to 10 mows. To get it sharp, remove the blade first. Use a vice to secure the blade, then use a metal file, bench grinder or grinder tip to clean the edge and remove any dents or imperfections. When you’ve got it sharp enough, you’ll want to…

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Getting Rid of Thatch

September 20, 2018
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What exactly is thatch in the first place? It’s a combination of dead and living grass stems and roots that will harm the health and vitality of your lawn. It creates a barrier between nutrients, water and the lawn’s roots. When not treated, thatch will quickly thicken and bring insects and disease. To take care…

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How Often Should I Mow My Grass?

July 24, 2018
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There’s no perfect answer to this question, but we’ll give you a guideline. When it comes to mowing frequency, it’s all about the one-third rule. This guideline, which we explain more in our last post, is to never cut more than one-third off the length of your grass. So if you’ve been cutting about half…

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What Height Should I Cut My Grass?

July 24, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

It’s a question we get asked often: What’s the ideal grass height when mowing? The simple answer is to never cut more than one-third the length of your grass in one cutting. That’s an easy general rule to remember. At the same time, though, the mowing length also depends on the type of grass. Cooler…

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Caring for a Newly Seeded Lawn in Summer

July 16, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

If you’ve finally taken the plunge and seeded your lawn, you know that the care doesn’t stop there. The first few months are vital in establishing a healthy, beautiful lawn. Summer weather presents challenges of its own, even for long-established turfgrass. Here are some important tips for caring for your newly seeded lawn during those…

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Grass That Grows Blazing Fast

June 25, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

Let us tell you a little about our JaMur Zoysia grass. This versatile turf grass is attractive, extremely functional, and developed from USDA research conducted by geneticist Jack Murray. The JaMur zoysiagrass taking the landscape industry by storm because of its minimal water and fertilization requirements. In appearance, it’s similar to a St. Augustine dwarf…

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The Heat is On. Can Your Grass Hold Up?

April 17, 2018
The Turfgrass Group

Summer’s right around the corner, so now’s the time to start talking about grass that can withstand heat and potential drought. TIFTUF is a drought-tolerant bermuda grass developed by turfgrass breeders at the University of Georgia. It uses less water and stays green longer when subjected to stress.

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First North Carolina Community to Exclusively Feature TifTuf Bermudagrass

January 23, 2018

The ReAlta community in Charlotte is the first in the state of North Carolina to exclusively require TifTuf Bermudagrass to be installed at all homesites. The fully solar community in the city was distinctly designed to save both the environment and homeowners’ money. “[ReAlta homeowners] will have the satisfaction of knowing that they’re doing something…

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TifTuf Delights Homeowners in Australia

November 30, 2017

According to Nick Daley of Daleys Turf, a sod grower in Bells Creek, Queensland (near the east coast of Australia), TifTuf Bermudagrass has exceeded his — and his clients’ — expectations. Although the grower has offered TifTuf for only a few months, he says homeowners are really excited about TifTuf softness underfoot, in addition to…

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