Helpful Tips For Homeowners
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…
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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…
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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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Today more than ever, homeowners are thinking about how to maintain a sustainable lawn. It should come as no surprise that the traditional turf lawn does no favors to the environment. In the eastern part of the United States, 30% of all water use goes to irrigating residential lawns. On the west coast, that number…
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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…
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Today is the first official day of fall. As we move into the autumn season, many people forget about their lawns. The grass is about to go dormant for the winter so there’s not much to worry about, right? There are actually several ways to take care of your lawn during the fall. Fall is…
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There are a lot of myths floating around about lawn care. It’s likely that you’ve heard a number of them. But how can you tell which information is true and which information is just a myth? We have gathered some information for you on some of the more common lawn care myths. 1. You should…
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TifTuf is a type of Bermudagrass that is very popular. It’s only available from certified growers. While it’s tough enough to handle a lot of foot traffic, it also looks amazing. Naturally, people have a lot of questions about this gorgeous grass. Here are the top six questions that people have. 1. How much water…
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JaMur has established itself as a home lawn favorite and has earned its reputation as a low maintenance, but beautiful turfgrass choice. JaMur® is a great choice for high-wear and high visibility areas for many reasons. This zoysiagrass has characteristics that help both sod producers and homeowners maintain a stunning turf stand with much less…
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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…
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