Now that spring is here, homeowners are beginning to work on their lawns and gardens. One of the most common questions people have is when they should begin to cut their grass in the spring. There is no exact date when you should begin to cut your lawn again. Every lawn is unique, and you need to assess the height of your grass and the condition of your lawn so you can make an educated decision. Grass…
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Summer patch is a disease that can affect Kentucky bluegrass and annual bluegrass. The pathogen that causes the disease, Magnaporthe poae, is active in the late spring and summer when the roots are growing less. It is especially common on golf courses with large proportions of annual bluegrass and can also affect lawns.Symptoms of Summer PatchSummer patch appears in warmer weather because the infection…
Read more| Nov 01, 2016Are you tired of looking at your lawn and wondering if it is, in fact, as healthy as you think it is? The truth is that most of us don’t have an eye trained for horticulture health, which can be frustrating when one day the lawn looks green and lush and the next everything is dead. Here are some simple ways to tell if you’re battling unhealthy grass. Once you know how to visually identify the problem,…
Read more| Nov 01, 2016Does your backyard garden seem to fail every time you turn around? Not to worry. Although gardens can be difficult to keep in a changing climate and with a busy schedule, cutting-edge techniques can be used to maintain your plot.Use a Water TankOne method to extend the life of your garden is using a water tank. Water tanks connect to your guttering system, which it uses to collect rainwater to be stored…
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With hot summer weather here, you need to make some changes to the way you care for your lawn to keep it healthy. Some of the practices that you follow at other times of the year can do more harm than good during the summer.Summer Mowing TipsOne mistake many people make is cutting their grass too short in the summer. This makes it harder for the grass to grow back because it has less energy. If it…
Read more| Nov 01, 2016Is your lawn looking sickly yellow and dull? Are you envy of your neighbors lush green grass even though she spends less time than you in garden? The reason might be lack of water. Go close and notice that the leaves must be covered with dust and therefore not shining. The solution is a sprinkler. Once you get a correct sprinkler it will not only save your time but will make sure to water far-fetched…
Read more| Nov 01, 2016Maybe one of the most intimidating prospects for someone new to landscaping and gardening is setting up a watering system that will be able to provide needed water to plants around the house. Certainly there is a bit of preparation that goes into it, but in general it is not too difficult. The 3 Types of Watering SystemsIt is important to understand that there three different types of watering system…
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Cold winter weather can cause a lawn to become thin and brown in the spring and allow weeds to flourish. The easiest way to restore your lawn to its green and lush condition is to overseed. Putting down a thin layer of seed can fill in bare patches and give you a healthy yard.Overseeding can quickly and inexpensively restore your lawn. It is much easier than tearing out and completely replacing the…
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Heavy rain can cause grass to become waterlogged, flooded, and covered in silt after the water recedes. If your area has experienced a period of heavy rain, you need to be careful in the way you care for your lawn until the water has receded in order to prevent damage.Avoid Walking on Wet GrassYou should not walk on wet or damp grass because that can cause the grass blades to become damaged. If your…
Read more| Nov 01, 2016When it comes to taking care of your lawn, sometimes what you don’t do is as important as what you do. Dozens of lawn care and pest management professionals recently gathered at a lawn care summit in Nashville, Tennessee. One session at the summit touched upon how cultural practices impact lawn care.When we say “cultural practices”, we are talking about the common steps people do to take care of their…
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