If the earth on your property is sticky and thick then you have clay soil. Clay soil is high in nutrients such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. However, the thick nature of clay soil makes it difficult for plants such as grass to develop healthy roots. It may also harden, making it difficult for water Read more…
Soil is the foundation for your entire lawn. Your flowers, plants, grasses and more all rely on resting in the right mix. Knowing what type of soil you have — as well as common soil types and their characteristics — will help any amateur gardener or landscaper get the gorgeous yields they’re looking for. Wondering Read more…
Seeing spots? Grass looking a little gray, yellow, or even red? Here are five of the most common reasons for a spotty, discolored spring lawn. While most spring lawn diseases have fungal origins, antifungal solutions won’t solve everything. In this article you’ll discover the conditions that breed the problem, what the symptoms are, and what Read more…
No species of grass can thrive everywhere, so it is important for the health and vibrancy of your lawn to pick a warm- or cool-season grass with your local climate in mind. And if you live in the area where north and south meet, don’t worry — there are a number of transition zone grasses Read more…
Invasive grasses and weeds can quickly turn a thriving, lush lawn into a nightmare – both to look at and to treat. But many invasive grasses and weeds can be difficult to catch among your normal grasses and foliage. Get ahead of these unassuming grasses before they take root. Our yard care experts have compiled Read more…
Are you wondering how to revive your grass after a long winter? Unsightly, patchy spring grass is a problem that many homeowners across the country face. Of course, the harsher the winter, the more potential problems for your lawn. But, with the proper care, your grass can bounce back even after the harshest of winters, Read more…
Knowing your local pests and their life cycles is the key to determining whether lawn damage is due to insects. The rest is a matter of keeping your eyes open. Most insects are large enough to be visible, so do not wait for your grass to start dying to find out there is a problem. Read more…
Chinch Bugs Chinch bugs are the premier pest on St. Augustinegrass lawns and will attack other grasses except those in the coldest climates. Black, winged, and 1/5-inch long, they live and lay eggs in the thatch layer at the root line. Most damaging are the tiny red nymphs, which thrive on sap sucked from grass Read more…
Aeration, also called core cultivation, is an important part of any lawn restoration program. Aeration allows grass roots to penetrate the soil deeply, helps fertilizer and organic matter get to the roots, allows oxygen to reach the roots, and makes it easier for water to soak into the soil. Aerate your lawn once a year Read more…
Typhula blight (gray snow mold) Strictly a cold-weather disease, typhula blight appears where snow cover has melted, especially in areas where snow has drifted or been piled. Look for: Irregular 2 to 24-inch patches of bleached-out, matted turf covered with moldy, grayish-white mycelium. Embedded in the leaves and crowns of infected plants you will see Read more…
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