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Creating neat and tidy edges to a lawn will improve the overall appearance of… More
...tolerant to some extent. Caring for St. Augustine lawn grass naturally includes eliminating pests… More
... easier. Even the best lawnmower can malfunction. Troubleshoot common difficulties encountered with a… More
...hough it is fairly easy to get rid of clover in a grass lawn,… More
...n spring, but hiding beneath those lush blades of grass is a silent invader… More
...elatively low-maintenance in nature, bermudagrass lawns can occasionally be afflicted by an invasion of… More
...any homeowners dream of when thinking about their lawn. In their nightmares, weeds begin… More
A luscious, green lawn is indicative of good lawn care, as an evergreen lawn… More
...m hard surfaces like driveways and paths, to your lawn. Native mosses exist in… More
...ll play a large role in the future health of your grass. One of… More
The best liquid lawn fertilizer to use for an overall healthy lawn is a… More
Whether starting a new lawn or killing an old lawn and restarting from scratch,… More
...ss the recently watered surface of an established lawn. Plug core aeration is conducted… More
Lush, green grass lawns and all their attendant rituals are as American as apple… More
... with a leaf or dethatching rake. However, larger lawns and those with more… More
...ive and speedy way to propagate a low-maintenance lawn, or it can be viewed… More
...nt to most herbicides. The weed is undesirable in lawns and can produce a… More
...most important things you can do to care for your lawn is to mow… More
Bermuda grass is a warm season grass that is native to southeast Africa. In… More
Reseeding your lawn should be a yearly process to encourage even growth and to… More
...wers often have motor vents that get clogged with grass with help from the... More
When choosing a lawn grass, consider how it will fit in with the surrounding plants… More
...ight versus the amount of shade. Select the right grass for a lawn by weighing… More
To grow grass along a curb, put potting soil or compost along the side of… More
Water affects grass growth by improving the ability of grass to grow and encouraging deep… More
A lawn can be protected from ants and anthills by keeping soil very fertile and… More
...al inches of compost or top soil and watering the lawn frequently. Plant and grow… More
Grass may not grow if it is planted in the winter or summer, if it… More
In lawn care, be aware that grubs are often in areas of the lawn that… More
... compost or potting soil on the ground, spreading grass seed and watering the lawn… More
...ing several inches of compost or potting soil and grass seed to the yard. Make… More
New grass shouldn't have to be fertilized if it has nutritious soil, sunlight and plenty… More
...ng the grass and watering frequently. Re-seed the lawn with grass seed every season with… More
...om a professional landscape in this free video on lawn care tips. More
Warm-season lawn care requires infrequent but heavy watering and a low-nitrogen fertilizer. Care for a… More
To grow grass, provide a lot of sunlight, water frequently and use a quality top… More
Grow ornamental grass from seed by collecting the seeds of the grass and planting them… More
To grow, grass requires sunlight, nutritious soil in the form of compost or potting soil… More
It's almost impossible to put in a lawn for less than a $1000 dollars. Put… More
...r and be sure to water it frequently. Plant a new lawn in the spring… More
...ild herbs and plants, but developed into a common lawn plant in the 1700s when… More
...e lawn after winter is over, start by cutting the grass at a shorter height… More
...he environment is shady, but layering compost and grass seed over the top of the… More
...from a sustainable gardener in this free video on lawn care. More
...to put down three times the recommended amount of grass seeds, and water the lawn… More
...ter and spreading more seed every year for annual grass types. Care for a warm-season… More
Applying lime to a lawn neutralizes the acidity in the soil by altering the pH… More
Draining a lawn is sometimes necessary if the lawn was developed directly on clay ground,… More
The best time to put grass seed down is in the fall, when the nights… More
... out how to fix dead spots for different types of grass, including St. Augustine… More
...ring schedule, use a fall fertilizer, and mow the grass once or twice. Help grass… More
...eding a warm-season lawn requires fertilizing the grass three times a year after mowing, top… More
Troubleshooting brown spots on a lawn can be difficult, as causes range from lack of… More
Learn tips for mowing your lawn with an electric mower, in this free lawn care… More
How to mow grass with a lawn mower; get expert tips and advice on lawn… More
My backyard is very clumpy- getting more so since I bought the house 5 years ago (I have dogs that tend to 'scratch'). I am considering how to even it out - can I just rake soil (or compost that I get from the nearby water treatment plant) over the… More
All my snow has not gone yet but, as a patch of grass dries, I rake up the dog doos and grass, odd leaf etc. I was just outside raking up a 4 X 10 ft section and when picking it, up to put it in the biodegradeable brown paper… More
If anyone is having trouble with a lawn that just won't green up, try this. Go to a good nursery and pick up a bottle of liquid iron. (It has to be liquid) Ortho used to make it but it is available under different brands. You must wait till Memorial… More
There is an area over our leech field that has no grass growing on it, looks awful! What should I do? I'm afraid to seed it and have it not grow. Does grass just not grow in these areas, or could it be that it wasn't re-seeded after it was… More
...wn 4 months ago but its all gone wrong. first the grass started coming out an now its just mud and messy i really need some help and tips on wat 2 do so please be my saviour and make my day thanks… More
...autiful garden surrounding an area that should be grass but is instead a combination of sick looking grass, weeds and mud. I'm seriously considering covering the whole… More
...k that my best bet at building a green, weed-free lawn is to focus on making the grass as healthy as possible, so that it can successfully compete against weeds. I'd like to avoid excessive use of chemicals, although I'm willing to use some if I have… More
I am looking for a Lawn Leaf Eater (used). I saw at a friend's house a Flowtron Lawn Leaf Eater and another brand. Both worked great. I have a large place in the country and want to make my own leaf mulch. Anyone have one? Please send p.m. to creed@total.net More
I don't know how many people participate in lawn hunting. It is my lawn, and I can hunt it! Often, I find my stuff has seeded over into the yard. I find a lot of pinks that way. My daisy collection was built out of the lawn. Many wildflowers find… More
Hello, I have a long, narrow strip of ground out in front of my house that is between my sidewalk and the street. I'd say it is roughly 2' in width and 40' long. This is also known as a parking strip, from what I hear. At the moment, there… More
Does anyone know what this is, and what, if anything, I can do about it? It's very pretty, and in some Alpine meadow I would no doubt love it. But right now it is completely overrunning my back yard. I have a rather clay-ey soil. Usually either too wet or… More
:( Help, we have been trying to have a nice lawn, but it just keeps dying year after year. Last year we raked it and layed lime down, it came in great, but this year it's dead and sooo many bare ugly spots. Over the winter we did take a… More
... now I've discovered that it has about 5 types of grass. There are large patches of each type, with one type (thin needle blades) poking… More
...eached 100, despite following all the recommended lawn care. I know what the problem is--compacted soil. I want to avoid throwing water on it every summer just to lose it by July, so I think I have two choices in… More
...zone 5. My lawn is basically made of Kentucky bluegrass and fescue here in the Midwest. I've noticed that it is producing these blades of grass which appear to have these little seeds growing off of them. Will these seeds eventually fall off and "Naturally… More
... the front, but I'm thinking of an alternative to grass in the back. What is a clover lawn like? Is it practical for an entire backyard (a small one)? Does it look awful… More
...or clarification, Lime shouldn't be added to your lawn unless a soil test indicates the need for raising your soil's Ph. If your professional lawn service is applying lime randomly without testing the soil first, I would find another service. More
...it twice and hand seeding it once, I finally have grass, but not what I thought I would have. He handseeded with what I… More
Hi, I'm a newbie here. I'm not much into lawn care and I don't really know all the "do's and don'ts". Here is my deal. We built a new home in 2000 and I have replanted the lawn 3 times. The last time was last fall. I planted fescue which… More
..., only 2 badly neglected flowerbeds and almost no grass at all! Starting with our very first summer here in '04, we've been working hard at getting rid of the weeds… More
My front lawn has become a haven for every weed known ..not all over but some big patches...is there a safe weed killer I can use I hate the thoughts of digging it all up and laying down sod some of these weeds have roots a mile long :( Any… More
...have a dark green grass outline of a circle on my lawn. The rest of the lawn is not as dark. There are no pipes under the lawn, so I do not know what this is. Can anyone help me to figure this out?:confused: More
...t grass, and I have patches of it appearing in my lawn area. (Not that my lawn is great anyway!) But we are trying to make it nice. How do I get rid of cheat grass? Help anybody? More
...in the back yard. And it's taking it's toll on my grass. I bought the moss-out stuff finally, and the directions say to remove (by hand) as much moss as you can with a thatcher. Hmm, okay... So I'm doing that… More
...ed a path strait to dirt, Which has made the back lawn look horrable. I wasnt sure if a thick form or another type would be best. Thanks… More
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