Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Even experienced homeowners who have mowed their lawns for years may ask themselves “What height should I cut my grass for best results and a healthy lawn?“
Many folks, especially those new to maintaining a lawn, may not think much about their grass height. Most people mow their lawn every weekend, or when the grass looks too long. Perhaps you have a landscaping team that comes every other week and you don’t put much thought into your lawn health.
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Believe it or not, the timing of watering your lawn matters, and this is especially true when watering grass seed or a new lawn. If you want to have a healthy, luscious lawn, you need to pay attention to ensure you are watering your lawn at the optimal time (and watering grass seed at night is not a good idea).
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Are you moving into a new house on a hillside and don’t want to deal with hauling your push lawn mower all the way up and down your property? If so you’re probably concerned about safety with a riding mower — wanting something that won’t tip while navigating the pitch of your lawn.
In this article we’ll compare two great riding mower options — zero turn vs lawn tractor to help you make the best choice for your property.
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Virtually every living thing needs water to survive, and your lawn is no different.
You may think that watering your lawn should be a simple and regular endeavor, but you would be wrong. In this article I’ll answer the question: how often should you water your lawn?
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Mowing in tall grass can be difficult. It can often cause your mower to get bogged down or even to stall our while you’re mowing. In this article I’ll tell you how to mow tall grass. I’ll also provide tips to avoid wasting time stalling, clearing clogs, or damaging your lawn.
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Despite popular belief, a thick, lush, green lawn does not just happen overnight without any effort. While it may be common knowledge to landscaping and gardening professionals, the secret to a thick, beautiful lawn is unknown to many. In this article I’ll explain how to overseed a lawn to improve your grass.
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Every sprinkler is different, and if you’ve ever wondered how long to water lawn with an oscillating sprinkler, you’re not alone. Do you feel like no matter how much you water your lawn it still looks dry and dingy? Or, do you feel like you are wasting water and drowning your lawn and running up your water bill? Do you not know how much water your lawn needs?
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Changing oil is like changing diapers. It’s messy, smelly, but it’s a job that has to be done sooner rather than later or you’ll have a disaster on your hands.
If you’re wondering how to change oil in lawnmower engines then I’ll explain everything you need to know in this article.
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A lawn irrigation system is an underground watering(sprinkler) system geared to conserving water and aimed to save you money. So how much should a lawn irrigation system cost? And who needs one?
In this article we’ll explore the cost of several different types of lawn irrigation systems and help you determine if you need to irrigate your lawn, and which type of irrigation system may be best suited to you and your lawn.
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Have a lawnmower and winter is approaching? If you’re wondering what steps you need to take to properly winterize your mower so it starts up easily in the spring, I’ve got you covered. This article will provide my best lawn mower winter storage tips and the steps you need to take to make sure that your mower is ready to go when the grass starts growing again after the snow melts.
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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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