If you’re unclear about what type of grass seed you need, don’t make any decisions on impulse! Finding your area’s lawn zone can be the difference between having low-maintenance grass or having a lawn that’s susceptible to pests, weeds, diseases, and poor health in general. So, before finding your seed, it’s best to consider several Read more…
There is no breed of grass able to thrive on both a Vermont ski slope and a Florida orange grove. For this reason, grasses are divided into two main groups, cool-season, and warm-season, and then further divided into two subgroups, transition zone and native. Cool-Season Grasses Cool-season grasses all thrive in northern areas, including Canada, Read more…
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) For a deep green, fine-textured, attractive lawn, choose Kentucky bluegrass. Bluegrass is able to withstand moisture and temperature extremes, is winter hardy, and will grow in full sun to light shade depending on cultivar and location. Sown by seed and spread by rhizomes and tillers, it forms strong, dense sod that Read more…
Before replanting, spread plastic over the area to let heat kill off old turf. Seal the edges with boards or soil. See Six Steps to Planting a new Lawn for further information. Find out the planting method that works best for you, whether you live North or South.
At the same time you mow, you can create everything from simple, professional stripes to an eye-catching piece of art. Lawn striping, lawnscapes, yard art, whatever you call it, it’s beautiful. Sports venues have been adding stripes, waves, and checkerboards to their fields for years. Now homeowners can add a professional look to their yards, Read more…
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