Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Have you ever had a situation where no matter how hard you try you just cannot get your lawn to look as green as you like? Even worse, whenever you peek outside your window you see your neighbor has a lush green carpet of turf that’s the envy of the street. What can you do to get that same deep healthy look? Products like chelated iron for lawns are great for quickly making grass greener, and in my opinion something like this is a good place for you to start.
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At surface level, lawn care seems like a simple activity. Plant some seeds, leave the sprinklers on, and break out the mower every once in a while, right? As many of you know, it’s not that simple. From customizing your lawn in terms of the type of grass, to improving your soil, and fine-tuning your watering routine, lawn care is a year-round hobby for those who want to have the perfect yard. Fall lawn care is an essential part of your annual maintenance routine, and today I’ll explain the most important projects to take on this fall to winterize your lawn and set it up for success next year.
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If you’re looking for a lawn alternative to traditional grass, you may want to consider a Dutch white clover lawn. Whether you prefer the look of a grass lawn and want to keep your lawn looking neat and simple or want to take landscaping to another level, Dutch clover can be a nice addition to your lawn or garden.
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When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, you’ll be wasting your time and money if it’s too cold outside. You probably know that fertilizing in early spring and in the fall are key steps to achieving a thriving, healthy lawn. But how early is too early, and how late is too late to throw down some fertilizer on your lawn? When is it too cold to fertilize lawn areas and get good results?
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Caring for your lawn is rewarding, but it can be hard work too. It is time consuming, and requires a good amount of money, maintenance, and manpower. Needless to say, after all that hard work, a homeowner’s worst nightmare is pesky weeds that put all of their hard work to waste. And while there are many different types of weeds, Nutsedge is one of the most troublesome. Today I will be going over everything you need to know about Nutsedge. I’ll tell you what it is, how to identify and prevent it, and I’ll share how to get rid of Nutsedge in your lawn (a few different methods).
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When it comes to lawn care, there are a variety of tools and products available on the market which allow homeowners to take care of their property. Each one has different strengths and weaknesses, and what works for one person may not work for the next. While there are a number of choices when it comes to fertilizers, weed killers, and other products to use on your lawn, nothing is more important than your mower. So today I’ll be digging into everything you need to know to choose the best reel mower for your property.
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You may have heard about the thick lawns centipede grass produces. Or maybe you envy your neighbor’s lush stand of turf that seems to require less mowing. So, now you’re wondering if centipede grass is right for you. Today I’ll help you answer that question, and if you already have this popular warm season turf grass in your lawn, I’ll tell you how to make Centipede grass spread to achieve that perfect carpet of green.
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Much like your car engine, your lawn mower engine requires important tune ups and maintenance. This will keep your mower running well and save you a lot of the headaches that come from delayed maintenance. One key maintenance requirement for any combustion engine is regular oil changes, but it’s important to know what motor oil to use in your lawn mower.
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Knowing how much sod will fill your yard is crucial to quickly getting a beautiful lawn. Despite sod’s higher cost, the immediate and beautiful results are a popular reason for choosing sod instead of growing your lawn from seed. But how big is a piece of sod, how heavy is it, and how much should you order?
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Different lawns require different fertilizer ratios and different kinds of fertilizer are needed for different conditions. But is there an ideal formulation for most lawns, most of the time? What is the best lawn fertilizer ratio, and how can you determine what to apply to your lawn (and when)?
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
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Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
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Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist & Arborist
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
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Sarah’s blog is read by over 2 million homeowners each year and she is regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge by major publications like Family Handyman, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and House Digest. She’s an active member of MELNA, and the American Horticultural Society.
