Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Creating a high-quality lawn from scratch is not rocket science, but it requires a lot of work and planning. You have to choose grass seed that can thrive in your lawn, calculate how much seed you’ll need, and you also have to ensure that the grass seed germinates well. Using the best starter fertilizer for grass is an easy way to get great results with your seeding project.
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Are you considering having a clover lawn instead of the traditional grass variety? If so, you’re in the right place. Today, I’ll reveal everything you need to know about growing clover for a beautiful lawn. Keep reading to discover my full guide to growing a clover lawn.
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So, you’re out shopping for your lawn again, and you notice three numbers on each bag of fertilizer you see on the shelf. In today’s article I’ll unpack what these numbers tell you about each fertilizer product, how each of these three macronutrients can benefit your lawn, seasonal considerations, and much more to choose the best lawn fertilizer for your property … by the numbers. Keep reading to read my guide to fertilizer numbers for lawn grass – what they mean, and how to choose the right fertilizer for your yard to thrive.
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Summertime is the season of fun in the sun. But chances are your lawn doesn’t share that same feeling. The hot, dry days of summer can take a huge toll on turf grass. This means that during the summer lawn care tasks become especially important to maintaining the health and and appearance of your grass.
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Perennial Ryegrass has found its way into lawns all over the United States. It has a fine texture, bright green color, and remarkable durability, which makes it popular in school yards and lawns that need resilience to children and pets. Perennial Rye also germinates incredibly quickly, making it great for people wanting their lawn to green promptly or stay green throughout the winter. Scroll down to learn everything you need to know about Perennial Ryegrass for lawns.
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A sloping lawn can be a big landscape problem. If you don’t deal with it in the right way or take too long, you can end up with soil erosion and flooding (because of poor drainage). And of course, a sloping lawn is an aesthetic issue for many homeowners. But leveling a sloping lawn is a tricky (and sometimes expensive) task. Today, I’m going to explain how to level a sloping lawn and share some things you’ll need to know before taking on this project.
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Did you know that clover can revitalize your existing grass lawn? I’ve added clover to difficult areas of my own property with great success, so if you want to learn how to plant clover in existing lawn areas where traditional turfgrass struggles, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to discover my guide to planting clover on your property.
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Do you have ugly dead or brown spots on your lawn? In some circumstances brown or dead patches of grass can actually spread across your lawn, becoming an even greater problem over time. If you’re asking why is my grass dying in patches? it’s important to diagnose the problem correctly and fix it right away. In today’s article I’ll help you identify the root cause of dead patches in your lawn.
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If you’re here, you probably already know that a white or red clover lawn can be a good replacement for a traditional grass lawn. It’s a cost-effective, easier-to-manage alternative to standard grass and you still get an attractive green space to enjoy. I have experience with red clover, so I’ll share what I know here.
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Yes, doing all your lawn care DIY is a big job. Maybe that’s why you’ve considered hiring a professional service, like TruGreen. But is professional lawncare worth the cost? Like so many other things, it’ll depend on your circumstances and preferences. Keep reading to see my complete TruGreen vs DIY comparison, so you can make the right decision for your lawn.
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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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