How to Plant Grass Seed in Summer

How to Plant Grass Seed in Summer

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It would be irresponsible to start an article like this without acknowledging that summer is one of the worst times of year to plant most types of grass. Just as cold weather can keep grass seeds dormant and prevent them from germinating, hot weather is like trial by fire for your young seedlings. But if you’re determined to establish a lawn from seed in the dog days, I’ll explain how to plant grass seed in summer in today’s article, focusing on tips that will help you succeed where many will fail.

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Lawn Soil Test Kit

How to Use a Lawn Soil Test Kit to Improve Your Lawn

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Fertilizing your lawn is an important ritual for every homeowner that takes pride in a lush, green, and healthy landscape. It gives your lawn the boost of nutrients to help it thicken up early in the season, suppress weeds, and stay green through the dog days of summer. However, there are a lot of differences in what fertilizers offer. They have different mixes in nutrients and chemicals that do different things for your yard. That’s why it’s so important to use a lawn soil test kit to know what your lawn needs and to ensure you’re amending soil with the right products (and not overdoing it and throwing money away).

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Lawn Mower White Smoke Then Dies

Lawn Mower: White Smoke then Dies

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Is a mysterious white smoke emerging from your lawn mower? If so, you’re probably worried and wondering what on earth is going on. If your lawn mower blows white smoke then dies, there’s even more cause for concern. In this article, you will learn about the potential causes of white smoke in a lawn mower, and what you can do to address the issue.

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Can New Grass Seed Survive a Frost

Can New Grass Seed Survive a Frost?

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When deciding when you will plant your grass seed, you may wonder “Can new grass seed survive a frost?” The best times of year to plant grass are often early spring and fall. There is still risk of frost during these seasons, especially in northern climates. I’ll share information about how frost impacts grass seed and provide tips for success when spreading grass seed with a risk of frost.

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Is Overseeding Worth It

Is Overseeding Worth It?

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A beautiful lawn isn’t grown just by chance or time. The secret to having a green and proper lawn is to work at it. The lawn of your dreams can be achieved within a season or two by performing a series of landscaping projects at the right time of the year. Overseeding your lawn is something almost everybody recommends, but is overseeding worth it? I’ll tell you what to expect, and why I think it’s one of the best things you can do for your lawn in today’s article.

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Sod vs Seed

Sod vs Seed Comparison (which to choose and why)

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If your property needs a new lawn, you’ll have to decide whether to use sod or seed. The best option to choose will depend on your budget, the size of your property, your level of patience, and your personal preferences and goals. In today’s article I’ll compare sod vs seed to help you choose the best option for starting a lawn on your property. I’ll also share some pitfalls of each method that homeowners often fall prey to, and tell you what to watch out for to have success with either method.

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What are the Weeds with Purple Flowers Called

What are the Weeds with Purple Flowers Called?

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Who doesn’t like pretty purple flowers? In their proper place, purple flowers and the plants that produce them are lovely. However, when they start to over-run your lawn or crowd out the plants in your garden, these purple flowering plants become weeds. To complicate the issue, a number of weeds have purple flowers, so identifying what you’re dealing with in your lawn or garden can be tricky. If you’re asking “What are the weeds with purple flowers called?” I’ve got you. Today I’ll introduce you to the 4 most common weeds with purple-colored flowers and help you understand how to control and eliminate them from your lawn and landscape.

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