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• Kubota Vs. Exmark Mowers

  Choosing the right mower isn't just a matter of clipping your lawn — by choosing…

  Last Updated: Nov 20, 2011 | Views: 3192

• Automatic Sprinkler System Repair

  Automatic sprinkler systems are expensive to install and can cause irritation when something goes wrong…

  Last Updated: Nov 17, 2011 | Views: 2510

• The Best Seed & Lawn Fertilizer

  Starting a lawn from seed is less expensive than rolling out sod, but the new…

  Last Updated: Feb 10, 2011 | Views: 8263

• Single Lawn Treatment to Prevent Crabgrass & Dandelions

  Dandelion and crabgrass are two common weeds that spoil the smooth look of turfgrass. Weeds…

  Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 | Views: 7128

• Can Anything Kill Tumbleweed Grass That's in Zoysia Grass?

  Although tumbleweed, or Russian thistle, is rare in well-irrigated soils such as lawns, mowing keeps…

  Last Updated: Feb 3, 2011 | Views: 4442

• Scotts Fertilizer for Pet-Damaged Lawns

  Although your dog may be your best friend, she can also be your lawn's worst…

  Last Updated: Feb 2, 2011 | Views: 5434

• Liquid Weed Killer for Lawns

  Homeowners generally have two ways to apply weedkiller when needed. Weedkillers are available in liquid…

  Last Updated: Feb 2, 2011 | Views: 4270

• Problems With Ariens Zero-Turn Mowers

  Ariens, a manufacturer of lawn and gardening equipment since the 1930s, marketed its Zero-Turn Mower…

  Last Updated: Jan 17, 2011 | Views: 6463

• Ground Control Lawn Care

  There's nothing like a lush, green lawn to make a yard look inviting. Although lawns…

  Last Updated: Dec 31, 2010 | Views: 1864

• Lawn Care & Landscaping in California

  In California, as in much of the southwestern United States, people are designing their home…

  Last Updated: Dec 14, 2010 | Views: 2835

• Southeastern Plant Identification

  Anyone worried about the homogenization of American culture by fast food restaurants and chain stores…

  Last Updated: Nov 28, 2010 | Views: 2555

• Concrete Edging for Flower Beds

  Flower beds are a lovely addition to any garden. Some gardeners prefer the wild and…

  Last Updated: Nov 17, 2010 | Views: 7837

• Laying Sod Vs. Tilling a Lawn

  When you plant a new lawn, the first concern, of course, is the long-term health…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2010 | Views: 5712

• The Origin of Green Grass

  While grassy glades, savannas and meadows have always existed, green grass turf is relatively recent.…

  Last Updated: Nov 13, 2010 | Views: 2577

• About Watering the Lawn After Mowing

  Both mowing and watering are key to maintaining a healthy and green lawn. Without enough…

  Last Updated: Nov 10, 2010 | Views: 3991

• Professional Lawn Treatment

  Professional lawn care services maintain the lawns of their clients. Lawn care services provide convenience,…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2010 | Views: 2027

• Information on Scotts Lawn Treatments

  Gardeners demand a lot from their lawns. They want a smooth, even expanse of green…

  Last Updated: Oct 30, 2010 | Views: 7079

• Lawn Fertilizers & Ammonia

  Nitrogen fertilizer created a "Green Revolution" after World War II that promised to feed hungry…

  Last Updated: Oct 25, 2010 | Views: 4201

• Lawn Maintenance Fertilizer

  Each blade of grass in your yard is hard at work, keeping the plant alive.…

  Last Updated: Oct 8, 2010 | Views: 3056

• Starter Grass Fertilizer

  The best way to have a great lawn is to have a healthy lawn; it…

  Last Updated: Oct 8, 2010 | Views: 4797

• Landscape Plant & Turf Management

  Landscape and turf management includes selecting, placing and caring for trees, shrubs, beds and grass.…

  Last Updated: Oct 8, 2010 | Views: 3335

• Nutgrass Weed Killer

  Nutgrass is a very common weed found in yards. It is also called nutsedge, and…

  Last Updated: Oct 2, 2010 | Views: 6838

• Fescue Vs. Bluegrass

  Seed is the least expensive way to establish a cool-season lawn of either fescue or…

  Last Updated: Oct 2, 2010 | Views: 5942

• What Is Quicklawn Grass Seed?

  Quicklawn is a registered trademark "super grass" for residential lawns. It's reputed to be "the…

  Last Updated: Oct 2, 2010 | Views: 5808

• Application of Weed & Feed

  As daffodils fade, weeds establish their beachhead. Even if the lawn was weed-free as the…

  Last Updated: Sep 30, 2010 | Views: 5135

• How Much Topsoil on Top of a Hard Clay Foundation?

  Sandy and silty clay loams are not ideal growing platforms. If your foundation is predominately…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 4043

• Bermuda Grass Seed & Freezing Temperatures

  Common Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is the only species that is grown from seed; all…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3957

• Lawn Bug Treatment

  Green rolling expanses of grass can be a source of great pride to a homeowner.…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2810

• How Is a Cultivar Grass Seed Produced?

  Grass seed is grown on farms and includes both turf or lawn grasses, ornamentals and…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 2322

• Tifway Sod Installation & Care

  A sterile hybrid Bermuda grass clone, Tifway cannot be started from seed, but only from…

  Last Updated: Sep 26, 2010 | Views: 5573

• Landscape Ecology & Planning

  Humans have clearly caused a high amount of destruction to the environment. Since humanity depends…

  Last Updated: Sep 24, 2010 | Views: 2189

• Bermuda Grass & Sand

  Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) originated in eastern Africa and was brought into the United States…

  Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 4958

• What Is Amazoy Zoysia Grass?

  Amazoy Zoysia is the branded name for the original Meyer Z-52 Zoysia grass released by…

  Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 3708

• Pelletized Lime Lawn Treatment

  Turf grasses usually grow in base or alkaline soils. Heavily acidic soils can interfere with…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 6445

• Fertilizer Damage to a Lawn

  Homeowners apply fertilizers to their lawns in hopes of achieving lush, uniformly green grass. Unfortunately,…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3794

• Crab Grass Vs. Johnsongrass

  Crab grass and Johnsongrass are invasive weeds that can be classified as grasses. They differ…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3988

• Centipede Seed Vs. Sod

  Acidic, sandy soils that receive over 40 inches of rainfall annually make good areas for…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 5524

• Seeding & Tilling for Bermuda Grass

  If you live in a climate with warm summers and mild winters (U.S. Department of…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4845

• Centipede Vs. Amzoy Grass

  Both warm-season grasses that are their greenest and most vigorous of growth in the warmth…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3536

• Fescue Control in Bermuda Grass

  Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) is a warm-season turfgrass grown across the milder climate regions of…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4379

• Weaver Lawn Care

  Weaver Lawn Care is a family-owned, full-service home and commercial landscape business in the greater…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2507

• Why Does the Grass in England Stay Green All Year?

  England enjoys a mild climate, even though it is located far north of the equator.…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4662

• Lawn Fertilizer During the Summer

  A fertile soil that provides the three main nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium encourages…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 3888

• Fertilizer on Wet Grass

  "Since I have to water the fertilizer in anyway, may as well wait for a…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 4926

• Does Grass Grow Faster in Store-Bought Soil or Soil Out of the Ground?

  Grass growth depends on several factors including the type of soil, available nutrients, weather conditions…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 3972

• Zeon Vs. Empire Zoysia

  Zoysia grasses are warm-season grasses native to southern Asia that are popular as lawns in…

  Last Updated: Sep 11, 2010 | Views: 8045

• Companion Zoysia Vs. Zenith Zoysia

  Native to Southeast Asia and first introduced into North American landscapes in the 19th century,…

  Last Updated: Sep 11, 2010 | Views: 6143

• Lawn Treatment for Fungus

  Lawn fungal diseases can be frustrating to diagnose and difficult to treat. The symptoms often…

  Last Updated: Sep 10, 2010 | Views: 3362

• What Is Thatch Zoysia Grass Lawn?

  Zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) is a warm-season perennial grass native to southern Asia. Typically three…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 3781

• Lawn Blight & Dead Grass

  Lawn blight affects lawns that have been sodded more readily than those have been seeded,…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 4403

• Lawn Care & Fencing

  Integrating proper lawn care and fencing into landscaping increases the value of a property. American…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 3579

• Lawn Weed Identification

  Weeds are simply plants that are in the wrong place, notes the University of Minnesota…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 3938

• Lawn Fertilizer and Sulcata Tortoises

  The Sulcata tortoise is the second largest mainland tortoise, only to be surpassed by the…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 5141

• Why Lawn Goes to Seed

  It can be seen in the abandoned house down the street or the summer home…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 4180

• Thatching Vs. Aerating

  A healthy lawn is more than just aesthetically pleasing. Well-maintained lawns decrease water run-off, lower…

  Last Updated: Sep 6, 2010 | Views: 4761

• Weed & Grass Control

  Controlling weeds and unwanted grasses is part of landscape maintenance. Weeds tend to be invasive…

  Last Updated: Sep 5, 2010 | Views: 2569

• How to Make an Umbrella With Palm Tree Leaves

  Palm trees grow in tropical and jungle environments, and provide natural protection from the sun,…

  Last Updated: Sep 5, 2010 | Views: 5057

• St. Augustine Grass Fungus in Texas

  St. Augustine grass is native to the coastal area of the Gulf of Mexico region…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5427

• The Average Density of Compacted Soil

  The average density of compacted soil should range between 105 and 120 pounds per cubic…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5013

• Lawn Fertilizer & Pollution

  Fertilizing your lawn can improve its health and beauty, but improper fertilizing practices degrade the…

  Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 | Views: 2510

• Sod Vs. Hydroseeding

  Green, grassy lawns are some of the most common yards found outside homes in the…

  Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 | Views: 4911

• The Effects of Applying Fertilizers to Lawns

  Healthy lawns are not only beautiful, they are beneficial. They filter rainwater runoff and conserve…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 4224

• How Well Does Roebic Root Killer Work?

  Roebic Frk-12 is a foaming root killer that contains dichlobenil. According to the universities of…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 6375

• Thatching Tools

  Thatch is a serious problem in a lawn. Thatch is a layer of dead grass…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 4463

• Planting Hydro Seed Vs. Grass Seed

  A thick, lush and green lawn is inviting and appealing. But bare or sparse areas…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 5395

• Wood Engraving Process

  Wood engraving can add a unique, personal look to your garden elements. Although wood engraving…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 9636

• Fall Lawn Treatment

  Fall is the best time of year for lawn care. The cool weather and regular…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 4416

• When to Spread Weed & Feed on Dry Grass

  Weed and Feed should be applied to dry grass in the spring or fall and…

  Last Updated: Aug 6, 2010 | Views: 3297

• Is Sand Good to Keep Grass Seed Protected?

  Sand does not protect grass seed after planting. According to Mississippi State University, moist sand…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 3142

• Grass Mulching Vs. Cutting

  Ever since the first groundskeeper let a herd of sheep loose on a lawn, inventors…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 4932

• When Can I Plant Grass Seed After Crabgrass Killer?

  Grass seed can be planted within a few days of applying an herbicide to the…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 5364

• Will laying clear plastic help grass grow?

  Laying clear plastic down on the top of grass will not help the grass grow.…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 3043

• Weight of a Square Yard of Soil

  A cubic yard of typical soil weighs approximately 2,250 pounds. The weight may vary by…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 4479

• Information on Backyard Plants

  While grass usually dominates most backyards, many other plants can add beauty and functionality to…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 3496

• Rye Grass Identification

  Gardeners encounter two types of ryegrass--perennial ryegrass and annual ryegrass, a common turf grass in…

  Last Updated: Jul 29, 2010 | Views: 5278