Great Tips, Amazing Grass
A popular lawn care myth is that dog poop acts as a natural (and free) fertilizer for your lawn. But here’s the reality: dog poop isn’t good for grass, and in fact it can be harmful and even damage your lawn. Let’s find out more about this topic and the answer to your question: is dog poop good for grass?
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Fertilizing your lawn is a very important part of lawn maintenance. It helps ensure your grass is getting all of the nutrients it needs to be healthy and lush. However, you have to fertilize your lawn at very specific times in order to get the most bang for your buck. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder this fall, you may be asking: is it too late to fertilize my lawn? Well, that depends on various factors.
In today’s article I’ll explain the basic rules you should be aware of and try to follow, and give you a simple plan you can stick to to achieve great results.
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Lawn care is essential for property owners (as well as some renters) with outdoor space. That’s why the lawn care and landscaping industry has a significant footprint in the United States economy. But if you haven’t been following lawn care and gardening trends, you just might be surprised by some of the current lawn care industry statistics.
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I’m not sure if you’re a subscriber to Lawnbright‘s newsletter (if not, go do it), but I am, and the most recent email I received was terrific. It was about soil pH and in it, Craig Elworthy, the founder of Lawnbright, shared some startling data about exactly how much your soil’s pH can limit the nutrient uptake and utilization of that expensive lawn fertilizer you’re using. We reached out to Craig to learn a little more about what their 2-year study of the lawn soil data in America revealed about pH.
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Milorganite is an organic slow-release fertilizer for lawns and gardens with a number of different benefits. It’s quite easy to use, as it has “no-burn” properties. Unlike Scotts fertilizers, Milorganite has gentle “slow-release” nitrogen content. Microbes in the soil release this fertilizer over time. The nitrogen within Milorganite becomes accessible when temperature and moisture conditions are just right in the soil. When Milorganite mineralizes, it is released into the soil. So can you use too much Milorganite on your lawn?
I’ll explain in this article.
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Just moved into a new home and looking for ways to revamp the backyard space? Or maybe you’ve been living in your home for years and just need some new ideas for now to transform your outdoor area? Whether you have a large budget or a tiny one, there are plenty of things you can do to make your backyard more beautiful. Keep scrolling to discover my list of 59 backyard lawn ideas for a landscape you’ll absolutely love!
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Maybe you think sand is just for the beach. But actually, homeowners often use sand as part of their lawn care routines. It serves a variety of purposes, so sand is something that you’ll probably want to purchase for your lawn at some point. So let’s find out: how much does a yard of sand weigh?
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Using fertilizer is one of the most important parts of lawn care. But if you’re like most homeowners, you probably wonder what’s safe and what isn’t when it comes to having chemical fertilizers on your lawn. Can you walk on grass after fertilizing it? What about if you have kids and pets – when is it safe for them to re-enter your yard? Scroll down to find out that and more.
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Getting your lawn the nutrients it needs can be challenging, especially when deciding which fertilizer is best. Granular and liquid fertilizers are two popular choices for lawn care, but understanding the pros and cons of each (and how they work to feed your turfgrass) can guide you towards the right choice for your lawn. Today, I’ll offer a full comparison of granular vs liquid fertilizer products, explaining the pros and cons of each lawn fertilization method. I’ll also share some tips to explain how you can use both types of product together to achieve amazing results.
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Lawns can be a lot of work, and keeping your grass looking healthy and lush is quite a task. However, there are many great alternatives to a grass lawn that can provide a beautiful and eco-friendly yard. In today’s article, I’ll share nine of my favorite lawn replacement ideas that you can use as inspiration if you’re thinking of removing some or all of your traditional grass 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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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.
Founder & Owner of LawnChick.com
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.
