Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Is your lawn the one on the block with a thick, weedless stand of grass? Or are you envious of those perfect lawns while yours is a little on the lame side? If you fit the first example, you know that fertilizer is the key to creating and maintaining gorgeous turf. But, if you fit the second example, read on. You are about to learn everything you need to know: the best time to fertilize lawn (before or after rain, and the fertilizer I use) to get the lawn you’ve dreamed of.
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Maybe you’ve had this experience. You go to the big box store and stare at several different kinds of grass seed. The more you look, the more confused you get. How do you know which type to buy when there’s no one to ask? When you do buy, you might buy too much grass seed, and now you are wondering if it’s going to last until next season. Does grass seed go bad? The answer is that it can … the shelf life of grass seed depends on many factors.
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The way your lawn grows and spreads can seem almost like a mystery to those who don’t know anything about grass. But it’s no mystery at all, when you take a close look at it. In fact, it’s one of the many wonders of nature at work. In today’s article I’ll discuss Rhizome grass … how it grows, spreads in your lawn, and why I love this grass type.
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Clearing your lawn of leaves can be a real pain. Invariably, there are tricky spots to reach or leaves left behind. And I won’t even get started about gutter cleaning! Thankfully, there are a number of leaf clean up tools that can help make the job a little bit easier.
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If you’re looking for a lawnmower, perhaps the prices of new models are a bit overwhelming. If so, you could consider buying a used lawn mower. But when you purchase any kind of used equipment, there’s always the danger that you’ll end up with a dud. Today I’ll walk you through what you need to look for when buying a used mower and highlight warning signs that you should watch out for so you don’t waste your money.
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Anyone who’s had to care for a lawn of their own knows how easily weeds can spread. Once they get into your yard, it’s almost impossible to get them out, no matter the number of herbicides you use. That’s because weeds are opportunistic and will claim any bare or thin patch they can find in your yard. But is overseeding weedy lawn areas a good option? Or will the weeds just crowd out your new grass. I’ll discuss in today’s article.
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Mention Creeping Charlie to anyone who works tirelessly for a well-manicured lawn, and you will likely receive an agonizing groan as a reply. Yes, it’s that bad. In this article I’ll explain how this troublesome weed grows and spreads, and explain how to kill Creeping Charlie and keep it from returning you your lawn.
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It’s no secret. The fastest way to get a beautiful, green lawn when you start from scratch is to lay down some sod. Choosing sod over planting grass seed is much easier, and will provide an instant lawn, but it also adds more difficulty to the process. While most people schedule delivery of their sod, you may be asking yourself how much does a pallet of sod weigh, and can my pickup or trailer handle the weight?
I’ll answer those questions and more in this article to explain whether picking up your sod is worth it.
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A sandy yard doesn’t spell doom for your lawn, though it presents challenges you’ll need to work around. If you’re having issues getting your grass to thrive in your sandy yard, it’s likely because you don’t have grasses that thrive in that environment. Getting the lush green grass you’ve always dreamed of is well within your reach, and it only takes a few steps and the right grass to make into a reality. In this article I’ll list my five picks for the best grass for sandy soil lawns, and provide tips for establishing a perfect lawn in sandy topsoil conditions.
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Every homeowner wants a lawn that is thick, full, free of weeds and that feels great under bare feet. Having a lush green lawn will help your property stand out and conveys pride of ownership. Plus, it feels great when you pull into your driveway and see that perfectly maintained green carpet awaiting you. In this article I’ll cover the basics and explain how to make grass thicker and fuller in a few easy steps.
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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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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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