Grass seed labels are packed with information, but what does any of it mean to your yard? Get some label decoding tips from Allyn Hane, The Lawn Care Nut, to help you make an educated decision when it’s time to buy. “Growing grass from seed, I know it seems like magic. But how do you Read more…
Let’s face it: when you live in the suburbs, a healthy, well-kept lawn is a must. Before anyone even steps into your house, it’s your front lawn that makes the first impression of your home. So what’s something that can help keep your lawn healthy? Many people seem to forget about aeration. What is Aeration? Read more…
Iron may be exactly what your lawn needs to deepen the color of your grass! Allyn Hane, “The Lawn Care Nut,” draws on his 15+ years of professional lawn care experience to explain how it works. The Science Behind Adding Iron to Your Lawn “Have you ever wondered how it is that some people are Read more…
Few things are more destructive to a gently rolling landscape than moles. These voracious pests dig tunnels through the ground (often at speeds of up to a foot per minute) to seek out grubs, worms, ants, and the other insects that make up the bulk of their diet. In the United States, moles are often Read more…
Horticulturists agree that time spent improving what is happening below the surface of a lawn greatly reduces the time needed to maintain what is on top of it. The ideal soil for grass meets five requirements: 1) it is slightly acidic; 2) it contains an adequate supply of nutrients; 3) it allows for deep root Read more…
While some bugs might delight in chomping on your landscaping, other insects are great for keeping your yard green and healthy. What can you do to encourage these helpful insects? Well, they’re a little bit like us. They need safety, food, water, and a place to live. There is nothing like a non-toxic environment, a Read more…
Allyn Hane, “The Lawn Care Nut,” draws on his 15+ years of professional lawn care experience to provide practical lawn care advice to homeowners and DIYers. Here, he shows you the importance of soil testing and what you can learn from it! “On today’s Toro Yard Hack, we’re digging in the dirt and setting strategies Read more…
How to replace new grass with old grass? Out with the old, in with the new is key. Emphasis on out with the old. When planting a new lawn, the first step is to kill and remove any poor-quality turf. You can remove old grass for sod using several methods including solarization, heavy mulches, hoes Read more…
A green and healthy lawn starts, literally, from the ground up. One way to improve the look and health of your lawn is to improve the soil. While techniques such as aeration, changing mower height to adjust for how long you want your grass to be, spreading fertilizer, or reducing thatch can be great, sometimes Read more…
Brown Patch This disease is prevalent during moist, hot weather on over-fertilized lawns. Brown patch, also known as rhizoctonia blight, is most active when grass remains wet and temperatures reach 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Look for: Dark, water-soaked looking grass turning into browned-out circular areas several inches to several feet in diameter. Some green Read more…
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