If you have ever tried to change the line of your weed eater, you know how frustrating it can be, especially if you have experience with just more massive machines such as a riding lawn mower or self-propelled lawn mower. However, many people don’t know that there is a quicker and easier way to finish …
Water is one of the key requirements for keeping a lawn green. It’s quite frustrating to realize brown patches in your lawn despite your daily efforts of keeping it hydrated. So, why is your grass turning brown despite watering? Despite adequate watering, grass can turn brown as a result of diseases, pest infestation, nutritional deficiency, excess …
A faulty lawn mower can change a busy day set aside to mow your lawn into a garage session of fixing the problem. A sputtering sound indicates a mechanical problem with your lawn mower. So, why is your riding lawn mower sputtering? A riding lawnmower may sputter due to old or contaminated fuel in gas tank, …
Potting soil and topsoil are popular types of dirt in gardening. The two are different in composition, application, and nutrient sustainability. So, which one is better for grass? Potting soil is a mixture of dirt, peat moss, organic matter, and nutrients important for container gardening. On the other hand, topsoil is naturally formed through the …
Not all of us are born with green fingers, and for some of us, it can be challenging to have something as ordinary as grass grow well. Have you ever started a newly seeded lawn only to be disappointed when it was infested by weeds a few weeks later? If you have, then this article …
Are you thinking of starting a lawn or changing your lawn grass, and you are having difficulty deciding between perennial ryegrass and tall fescue? Both are tough turf grown in cool climates and transition areas. However, they have notable differences, such as shade tolerance, wear tolerance, and soil type preference which are helpful in making a choice. …
If you have a large lawn to cut, owning a good sit-on mower is more than just a pleasant luxury, it’s a necessity. Beyond a certain size of lawn, it is no longer feasible to mow with a traditional push mower, but a sit-on version will let you finish the job in no time. However, …
When you buy a new mower, one of the essential questions is how often you need to change the oil. In general, every model comes with a manual where you can check the best timing for this action, but I can tell you that most of them need the oil changed after every twenty to fifty …
Starting a new lawn is not for the fainthearted; it comes with many challenges. For grass seed to germinate successfully, you need to prepare the soil adequately, water the seeded lawn thoroughly, and protect the seed from birds and extreme weather conditions. Birds are beautiful creatures but are not welcome in a newly seeded law. …
Have you let your lawn overgrow? Are you dreading bringing out your mower to attempt what seems like a tough job of tackling the tall grass? Grass that is more than 20 inches is considered too tall and you need to do something about it before your once beautiful lawn turns into an unmanageable bush. …
