On this page you’ll find a number of articles and guides that will help you successfully establish your new lawn. Generally there are three good options for starting a lawn from scratch. They are:
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
If your property needs a new lawn, you’ll have to decide whether to use sod or seed. The best option to choose will depend on
I have articles about all three topics which you’ll find linked below. Whichever method you choose, watering your new lawn properly is critical to the development of a healthy root system. Deep, healthy roots will support your new lawn long-term and help it stand up to the heat and drought conditions that test every turfgrass lawn.
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In this section you’ll find a collection of how-to guides and articles that will help you get great results establishing a new lawn from seed. You’ll find information about when to plant seed, how to prepare your soil, troubleshooting problems, and more.
It can be tempting to simply spread some grass seed in your yard and be done with it, but this is not the ideal way
Are you having trouble getting your grass seed to grow even though you have used quality seed from a reputable grower, properly prepared your yard,
Springtime is when many of us start planning improvements and rejuvenating our homes. If you own a house, this also probably means taking care of
Planting your grass seed at the right time of year is just as important as how you plant it. If you don’t plant grass seed
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
A lush green landscape offers many benefits, from increasing the value of your property to creating a more welcoming space for family gatherings. Whether you’ve
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
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
There are so many grass seed options out there that it’s hard to know what to choose for planting a new lawn. Jonathan Green is
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
It would be irresponsible to start an article like this without acknowledging that summer is one of the worst times of year to plant most
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
All grass seed germinates better with a light coating of topsoil, screened compost, or peat moss. It helps keep the seed moist between waterings and
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
If you want to plant new grass on your property, you might wonder whether the weather is quite right for the job. Is it too
If you’ve planted grass seed on your lawn, you’re probably eager to know how long it will take to germinate. The truth is that there
Everybody wants a think, luscious, healthy lawn, however getting to that point isn’t always as easy as it seems. Not only does it take good
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,
When deciding when you will plant your grass seed, you may wonder “Can new grass seed survive a frost?” The best times of year to
In this section you’ll find a collection of how-to guides and articles that will help you get great results when ordering, installing, and establishing your new lawn from farm-raised turfgrass sod.
One of the most advantageous features of using sod to establish your lawn is how quickly you’ll have a beautiful lawn. After all, sod gives
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
Sod is popular with American homeowners for good reason—it lets you enjoy the closest possible thing to an instant lawn. There are many articles you
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
Are you planning to establish a new lawn, and buying sod is on the to-do list? If so, you’re probably wondering about the cost. In
Did you know that different companies cut sod in different sizes? Given this fact, it can be challenging for homeowners to determine the square footage
Knowing how much sod will fill your yard is crucial to quickly getting a beautiful lawn. Despite sod’s higher cost, the immediate and beautiful results
A common problem that homeowners face with their lawn is growing in shady areas. Most turfgrass thrives in full sun, but there are a few
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