Great Tips, Amazing Grass
If you’re faced with the task of trying to establish a lawn in an area of hard dirt, there’s some special information that you need in order to be successful. In this article, we’ll go over some of the challenges you’ll face, as well as a few tried-and-true strategies that can help you successfully plant grass seed on hard dirt.
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If your lawn is looking more than a little lacklustre, maybe you’re considering starting from scratch with options such as new sod or hydroseeding. Both are popular options for new construction and homeowners who want to see results in a hurry. With sod or hydroseed you can quickly establish a beautiful lawn. In this article, I’ll compare sod vs hydroseed, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in terms of cost, labor, time, and final results.
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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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A lush, green yard is a beautiful addition to your home. All things equal, improving your yard and curb appeal can cause your property value to jump more than any other home DIY project. It makes your home more appealing and shows that you care about maintaining your property. While it’s possible to make huge strides and improve your lawn over a few years, those seeking a quick fix and instant gratification may decide to lay sod. In this article I’ll tell you how to lay sod the right way, offering tips and tricks to make sure your new lawn doesn’t have ugly seams (or worse – die) after you install it.
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With the many different types of grass seed available today, choosing what type of grass to seed alone is a difficult decision, but choosing to overseed adds another component to the mix. Let’s face it — grass seed is expensive, and if you want to get the best bang for your buck, you’ll want to choose the best grass seed for overseeding.
In this article I’ll help you choose the best seed for your lawn, your climate, and your skill level. This way, you can make an informed choice.
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Grass is a very common staple to household landscaping and scenery. Many choose grass to create beautiful front and back yards to play on and enjoy. But if you’re planting grass for the first time, you may be wondering how long does it take grass seed to grow?
While many opt to buy pre-rolled and ready-to-plant grass sod from the store, or even fake grass, there is still a large majority of people who enjoy gardening and tending to their lawns themselves.
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Watering grass can seem like a simple process, but in reality it is something you need to pay close attention to. The difference between a perfect lawn grown from seed and a dry, sparse lawn has to do with a few factors. Those factors can include the time of year you plant, how often you water, whether or not you mulch, and making sure you follow the best time to water grass seed (which is in the morning).
In this article I’ll explain everything you need to know to get the best results from your newly seeded lawn. With a bit of guidance and attention paid, you will have a beautiful lawn in no time.
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Growing grass generally doesn’t take an agonizing amount of effort. But cultivating a new lawn requires a certain level of diligence to give grass seed the best chance to germinate and thrive. It is also important for roots to grow deep into the soil in order to form a well-established lawn. In this article I’ll explain when to fertilize new grass so that you can enjoy the best results.
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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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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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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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