Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Salt can be a problem for lawns, especially those near coasts or in areas where road salt is used during the winter. Salt damage to grass can be serious and difficult to correct, depending on the extent. But does salt kill grass, or can you help an affected yard recover from this damage?
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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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A lumpy lawn is an eyesore at best and a health hazard at worst. Noticing strange lumps in your lawn is concerning. It makes mowing your lawn challenging and your yard is less comfortable to use to relax on with your family or while entertaining. Why is my lawn lumpy? Well it depends. Figuring out why your lawn has lumps is key to understanding how to fix the issue (and keep it from coming back).
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When you have bare spots on your lawn, you’re probably keen to fix them. The method you should adopt to fill in bare patches varies according to what type of grass you have. Many homeowners wonder if grass will spread to bare spots by itself, or if you’ll need to invest your time and money to repair and re-seed your lawn.
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Brown patches of grass on the lawn are a very common occurrence. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and dismayed when you see brown spots on your lawn. Especially if you have been working hard to keep it looking healthy and lush. Today I’ll answer the common question “Why is my lawn turning brown in spots?” provide a list of the most common causes, and share simple solutions to get your lawn to green up again in a hurry.
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Is your lawn absolutely overwhelmed by weeds? Or are you simply unhappy with the way it looks and wonder whether you should start from scratch? If so, you may be wondering about when killing a lawn and starting over is the best choice. Whether by solarizing your lawn or spraying it with herbicide, you have options when you choose to re-do your lawn from scratch. In this article I’ll help you to determine if starting over is for you, and share the best options to successfully re-doing your lawn.
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It can be alarming to see your beautiful green lawn turning yellow. It may happen in patches, in large swaths, or all over your lawn. If you’ve looked out at your yard and asked yourself “Why is my grass turning yellow and dying?” you’re not alone. In today’s article I’ll discuss possible causes and how to fix each one.
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If your lawn is looking a bit lackluster because of damage or neglect, you might be wondering what the best time to repair lawn issues is. Repairing your lawn at the wrong time of year can be a waste of money and time. With that said, the answer is that the best time of year to repair your lawn depends on the cause of damage.
If there are several causes of damage, then you might have to use different approaches at different times of the year to achieve the results you want. In this article I’ll walk you through diagnosing the problems and repairing your lawn.
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For dog owners, their pet brings them immense joy, and although there is nothing more important than loving and caring for their dog, sometimes dogs can also cause destruction. Whether a dog enjoys running across grass, has a digging problem, loves to urinate all over your lawn, or is simply extremely active, this can make growing grass difficult. If you’re wondering how to grow grass with dogs that tear your lawn apart, I’ve got you covered in this article.
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Many different elements and circumstances can lead to lawn damage. Improper or inadequate watering, a long period of extremely hot weather, and intensely cold weather are all potential causes. Your lawn can even become dormant or die as a result of extreme exposure to these circumstances. In today’s article I’ll discuss how to fix a dead lawn, and help you diagnose the issues which may have killed your grass in the first place.
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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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