If you have a large lawn you need to mow, having a riding Lawn mower can save you a lot of time and effort. If you need to cut an especially large area of grass, a riding mower becomes indispensable. However, riding mowers are not cheap, and the decision to buy one involves some considerable outlay. …
Cutting the grass on a hilly section of your lawn can be tricky and potentially dangerous. For safe mowing, it is important to use the right equipment and pay attention to safety precautions. Ideally, if your yard is more than 1 foot steep, you should consider alternatives to mowing. In this guide, we will outline …
If you’ve just sowed grass seeds in your lawn, you might be excited to know when you can flaunt a vivacious green lawn. Or, did you just seed empty patches, which is quite common if you’ve removed weeds, mosses recently and are worried when your lawn will look luscious again? Whatever be the case, we’ve …
When looking for a warm climate turf, you must have come across centipede and St Augustine grass, and you may be wondering which one to pick. Both types of grass are low-growing, have almost similar blade shapes, and have shallow roots. However, they differ in color appearance, spreading rate, and shade tolerance. Below is a summary …
Does your backyard grass look unhealthy? This is probably because you still haven’t learned how to add potassium to your lawn. Given that potassium is one of the most important nutrients for the soil, together with phosphorus and nitrogen, a lack of the mineral can severely hamper the growth of plants. Luckily for you, there are …
Lawns can be attacked by all kinds of invaders, including insects, fungi and weeds. Some of those weeds can even resemble grass, but they are still unwelcome arrivals since they can damage areas of your lawn or even kill it. At first, grass-like weeds might not be easy to spot, and you may mistake them …
Once you decide to have a lawn, flowerbeds, or a vegetable garden, you will need to invest in a quality irrigation system. Of course, you need to plan a budget for it, whether you choose a sprinkler system or in-ground irrigation. The final bill can show less than $1,000 or drain the last penny from …
To reap the benefits of overseeding, you need to take care of the lawn to ensure the seeds germinate with minimal stress. Mowing is important in maintaining a healthy lawn but only when done at the right time. Mowing immediately after overseeding can damage the seeds, hindering them from germinating. Instead, mowing should be done …
Summer is the time when we leave the comfort of our rooms to enjoy outdoor activities. Making a lawn is one of them. However little do we understand that as much as it excites us to see our family have the time of their life while we mow, it can put the lives of our …
Apart from getting to eat fresh spices or herbs, growing plants have a therapeutic impact on the human mind. The freshly growing herbs are not only pleasing to look at but they also fill your space with a soothing fragrance. If you’re a plant lover but are short on space or do not have a …
