Best Grass For High Traffic

What’s The Best Grass For High Traffic Lawn Areas?

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Part of the reason people love lawns is because they are a welcoming, functional space. Whether you’re hosting friends for a fabulous afternoon brunch, or dominating your toddlers in a pre-dinner pickup soccer game — lawns are where life happens. But to have a great lawn you can enjoy, you’ll need to invest some time in maintaining it. The time required? Well that could be a little or a lot depending on how much traffic it gets. Today I’ll share some tips to have a great lawn that loves to get lived in. I’ll also share some of my picks for the best grass for high traffic lawns.

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Best Grass for Sandy Soil

Best Grass for Sandy Soil

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A sandy yard doesn’t spell doom for your lawn, though it presents challenges you’ll need to work around. If you’re having issues getting your grass to thrive in your sandy yard, it’s likely because you don’t have grasses that thrive in that environment. Getting the lush green grass you’ve always dreamed of is well within your reach, and it only takes a few steps and the right grass to make into a reality. In this article I’ll list my five picks for the best grass for sandy soil lawns, and provide tips for establishing a perfect lawn in sandy topsoil conditions.

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Low Maintenance Grass Types

Low Maintenance Grass Types for Busy Families

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If you are a family with kids and pets you might know how difficult to can be to find the time to maintain your lawn. There are so many aspects to growing a healthy lawn, and in reality, the work you are currently putting into your lawn might be going to waste. Growing a healthy, durable and low maintenance lawn not only requires the proper methods, but it can also depend upon the type of grass you use. In this article I’ll share a list of low maintenance grass types that work for families with kids and pets.

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Best Grass for Clay Soil

What is the Best Grass for Clay Soil?

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There are some unique challenges involved in growing grass in dense, clay soil. Clay is usually nutrient-rich and it is effective at holding water, but it’s more likely to compact, which prevents air circulation. This means that plant roots (including grasses) can rot and your lawn can become diseased or die. Today I’ll introduce you to what I consider to be the best grass for clay soil, and I’ll also provide tips and tricks to create a beautiful lawn, even if you have clay in your area.

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