Whether or not you should water your lawn after fall fertilization depends on the type of fertilizer you use. Some fertilizers are designed to be "watered in" and require additional moisture to deliver nutrients to your grass's roots, while others…
As a homeowner, you may have the impression that spring and summer are the best times to fertilize your lawn, but this is not the case, as your lawn is bound to benefit significantly from supplemental fertilizer in the fall…
Fall lawn maintenance is more than just a seasonal activity. It's the ideal time to protect and prepare your grass for the colder months ahead. Cooler temperatures, consistent precipitation, and fewer weeds make the fall season excellent for revitalizing your…
There's nothing quite like walking barefoot across a lush lawn on a hot summer day, but as fall arrives, you must get your lawn ready for winter dormancy. A change in season necessitates changes in how you care for your…
As the seasons change and the weather becomes cooler, it is easy to forget about taking care of your lawn. It's tempting to let your grass go dormant in the fall, but don’t do it. It's best to continue lawn…
Salt causes damage to lawns by drying out their roots. In most cases, if your lawn has just slightly dried out, it may recover relatively quickly. However, if the salt damage to the grass is severe enough, your lawn may…
Although freshly fallen snow is beautiful, it brings with it patchy ice, which can be dangerous when walking and driving. Aside from shoveling and chipping the ice, there are many other ways to help melt the winter snow. Several solutions…
If you've put a lot of money and effort into your lawn or garden, you don't want to ruin it, do you? Using the improper ice melt is a definite way to cause damage, if not kill, your grass. Ice…
Winter in the Deep South is magnificent. The sun shines, the humidity reduces, and you don't have to deal with ice and snow, except for the rare frigid temperatures. All of this means your grass still requires some attention, and…
Snow on grass becomes more hazardous for lawns when it accumulates in huge, compacted mounds over time. This can cause a number of concerns, including compressing the turf beneath the snow, preventing light from reaching the grass, and creating ideal…