The best way to seed grass in spring: fix underlying lawn problems first, mow low, dethatch and aerate, choose a seed matched to your grass type and region, spread at the right rate using a cross-pattern technique, keep the soil…
It's finally spring after months of cold and snow on the grounds. And with it comes spring greenup. What is Spring Greenup? Simply expressed, it is when your lawn becomes green again in the spring. It usually happens when the…
You know that you should apply fertilizer to your lawn for it to be healthy. For this to happen, you need to ensure that you do it at the right time. If you are wondering whether you should fertilize your…
When your lawn awakens from its winter dormancy, it will be hungry. Make sure you have sufficient of spring lawn feed on hand to get the growth season off to a great start. When you are looking to buy your…
With spring being on the way, it's time to start thinking about opening up the shed, getting out the tools, and preparing your lawns for the growing season. Spring is near, which means it's time for one of the most…
Snow mold is one of the most common fungal diseases affecting cool-season lawns in temperate and continental climates. It develops beneath snowpack during late winter and becomes visible only after the snow recedes in spring — often appearing suddenly across…
Finishing up your lawn ensures a yard looks beautiful in the upcoming seasons. Besides keeping your lawn in pristine condition, other aspects of a garden need maintenance come summer’s end. You must take care of the trees, bushes, flowers, and…
Moss growing in lawns is a frequent homeowner’s plight, especially for those who take pride in having a flawless stretch of turf in their plot. If you have Moss in your lawn, the grass doesn’t have the conditions to thrive…
Three years ago I inherited a lawn that looked like it had been given up on. The previous owner had let it go entirely for at least two seasons: bare patches covering a third of the yard, soil so compacted…
A lush, healthy lawn requires more than regular mowing and watering. Over time, a layer of dead stems, roots, and organic debris accumulates between the living grass and the soil surface. Left unchecked, this layer — called thatch —…