Great Tips, Amazing Grass
It’s true, our yards require far less attention in the winter than during the warmer weather. But I have some bad news. You shouldn’t just forget about your lawn during this time of year. Give your lawn a certain amount of TLC in the winter if you want it to bounce back optimally in the spring. Today, I’m going to share some of my best winter lawn care tips that I use to make sure my lawn grows thick and green come springtime.
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If you’re looking for a way to improve the thickness and quality of your lawn without having to kill it and start from scratch, then overseeding is the technique for you. Overseeding your lawn can also help to inhibit weed growth. When you overseed, you will notice a wonderful improvement in your lawn’s color and density. In this article, I will go over when the best time to overseed a lawn in Northeast states is.
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Lawn care subscription services are a new and convenient way to manage your yard’s annual fertilization schedule. You pay an annual, monthly, or a per-delivery charge and get all of the fertilizer and weed control products you need for your lawn, delivered right to your home.
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Many times the idea of regrading a yard can be intimidating, but if you have a smaller yard or simply want to regrade a certain area of your yard to improve drainage, it’s a project you can do without renting heavy equipment. Today I’ll explain how to grade a yard by hand so you can skip the tool rentals and save some money.
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Part of making your perennial beds pop is having clean separation between your lawn areas and your garden. Creating landscape borders is a great way to elevate your garden’s look, and add curb appeal to your property. There are a number of different options and ideas you can use, and today I’ll explore how to separate grass from flower bed areas to cut down on maintenance and improve the look of your property.
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At surface level, lawn care seems like a simple activity. Plant some seeds, leave the sprinklers on, and break out the mower every once in a while, right? As many of you know, it’s not that simple. From customizing your lawn in terms of the type of grass, to improving your soil, and fine-tuning your watering routine, lawn care is a year-round hobby for those who want to have the perfect yard. Fall lawn care is an essential part of your annual maintenance routine, and today I’ll explain the most important projects to take on this fall to winterize your lawn and set it up for success next year.
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You may have heard about the thick lawns centipede grass produces. Or maybe you envy your neighbor’s lush stand of turf that seems to require less mowing. So, now you’re wondering if centipede grass is right for you. Today I’ll help you answer that question, and if you already have this popular warm season turf grass in your lawn, I’ll tell you how to make Centipede grass spread to achieve that perfect carpet of green.
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Understanding your lawn mower height settings and how to adjust your mower deck properly will help you get the most from your lawn. Mowing your lawn at the correct height improves your lawn’s health and appearance. Proper mowing can also helps prevent weeds from germinating.
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Lawn edging is a surprisingly simple task that (when done properly) will set your lawn apart from many others. Having untidy edges to your yard makes your lawn look unkempt, even with regular mowing and proper irrigation and fertilization. The truth is that it doesn’t take much more effort to clean up those edges and give your lawn a masterful look. In today’s article I’ll tell you how to do it, the tools and techniques you can try, common mistakes to avoid, and some methods to improve your landscape design (and make edging your lawn easier at the same time).
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One of the biggest misconceptions of lawn management among homeowners is that left on its own, grass will grow and produce a full rich lawn naturally. Unfortunately, that is not the case. If you do want that uniform full look, you will need to take some steps to achieve it. Both overseeding and aeration can help get the desired results. Together these techniques help to create a beautiful thick, green, and lush lawn, and in today’s aeration and overseeding guide, I’ll explain why these two projects are a match made in heaven.
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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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