Great Tips, Amazing Grass
So, it’s winter and you’ve just noticed your lawn looks brown, thin, and even downright ugly. You’re worried that it’s dead. Are you going to have to plant a whole new lawn from scratch in the spring? Keep reading to learn the answer to the question: does grass die in winter?
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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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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 types of grass. Just as cold weather can keep grass seeds dormant and prevent them from germinating, hot weather is like trial by fire for your young seedlings. But if you’re determined to establish a lawn from seed in the dog days, I’ll explain how to plant grass seed in summer in today’s article, focusing on tips that will help you succeed where many will fail.
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The steps you take during the spring each year play a critical role in whether you’ll have a beautiful lawn that can stand up to the hot summer ahead. In this article, we’ll go over my top spring lawn care tips and projects.
I’ll share all the things you need to do this spring in order to get ready to enjoy a lush green lawn all year.
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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 your lawn and garden. If you need to plant grass seed in spring, it’s important to plant your grass seed at the right time. Whether you’re growing an entirely new lawn or simply filling in empty or sparse areas, you want new grass established before annual weed pressure but after the soil is warm enough.
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The climate you live in largely affects when and how you should landscape, particularly when it comes to lawn maintenance. In the American Midwest, the climate reaches to either end of the weather spectrum: hot summers and frigid winters. For this reason, any lawn care schedule midwest homeowners follow can be challenging and a hardy species of grass is a necessity.
This guide will take you through the ideal schedule for lawn maintenance in your Midwestern lawn to hopefully take the guesswork out of achieving the lawn of your dreams.
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Depending on what part of the country you are in, the climate can vary widely. These differences in climate affect landscaping routines based on best practices. This includes lawn care, which can be relatively low maintenance as long as you follow the right schedule, make the appropriate preparations, and pick the right species of grass for your area. In this article I’ll provide my lawn care schedule Northeast US guide to help you discover what to do when for best results.
Following this guidance will pave the way to a thriving, lush, and green lawn in the Northeastern US.
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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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Sarah’s blog is read by over 2 million homeowners each year and she is regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge by major publications like Family Handyman, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and House Digest. She’s an active member of MELNA, and the American Horticultural Society.
