Top dressing is the application of dirt or compost to the surface of your grass. Doing this helps you to grow a thicker, lusher sward across the entire lawn while also providing you with an opportunity to restore any lawn…
Topdressing could be the answer if your grass is weed- and disease-ridden or simply looks a touch drab. Your struggling lawn can become a show-stopper with this easy lawn care method. Topdressing involves applying a thin layer (¼-inch) of organic…
Summer is around the corner, and with such glorious bright weather, now is an excellent time to explore the great outdoors. This means that it’s time to enjoy your yard, so get outside and have fun. While it's great for…
When the summer heat reaches full force, your lawn feels it just as much as you. Summer can be tough on grass, with high temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and heavy foot traffic all taking their toll. While summer lawn fertilizer can…
If your lawn begins to look pale and patchy in the summer, you can apply feed to it, which will provide an extra burst of nutrients to help restore lawn damage. So, if you have been wondering whether you can…
When scalping, you should leave a significant portion of the grass blade untouched so that the grass can continue to absorb the sun's energy. At the same time, you should scalp your lawn at the right time, usually in spring…
Should you soak grass seed before spreading? The answer is not straightforward. Some seeds benefit greatly from soaking, whereas others do not. Before you start soaking seeds, figuring out how to encourage them best to germinate is a good idea…
Success in lawn management depends not only on effort and knowledge but also on having the right tools. Whether you're a seasoned lawn enthusiast or a rookie gardener, recognizing the many types of lawn care tools that you need for…
Spring brings fresh life to gardens and lawns, but with the beautiful foliage comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can swiftly take over a well-kept lawn, competing with grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight. While broad-spectrum herbicides…
It's time to put away the snow shovel and look forward to more green times now that winter is almost over. As a responsible homeowner, you want your lawn to look its best, right? And it's possible. To help you…