Winter deicing is one of the most overlooked causes of lawn damage. Rock salt and other ice-melting products do their job on your driveway and sidewalk, but when they drain into the surrounding soil, they create conditions that stress,…
Dry grass cuts better than wet grass. I've been mowing lawns since I was 15, and this is one of the first lessons I learned the hard way. Mowing wet grass leads to torn blades, an uneven cut, lawn disease,…
If you own a robot lawnmower, you want to get the best experience and results from it, right? It’s possible with these tips: Use high-quality blades Dull blades pull the lawn rather than cutting it. And you don't want this…
By now, you must have heard a lot about robot lawn mowers, and you are wondering whether it’s worth getting a new one. The truth is that it depends on your situation. To help you out, here are some of…
The lawn is the focal point of any home. Unlike most other plants or trees, it has to be functional and lush at the same time somewhere you can walk, sit, and play while still looking like something you're proud…
Milk is excellent for the body. But did you know that it could also benefit your lawn? Milk has long been used as a fertilizer. In addition to promoting grass growth, milk can help with a variety of lawn difficulties,…
The safest summer fertilizers for grass are slow-release nitrogen fertilizers — particularly polymer-coated urea (PCU) or sulfur-coated urea (SCU) — applied at reduced rates during cooler parts of the day. Liquid fertilizers are also a lower-risk option during summer because…
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…
Scalping the lawn is best done at the right time to ensure its effectiveness and avoid harming your grass. If you have been asking yourself, should I scalp my lawn in summer? No, you should avoid it. The reason for…