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Will Watering Dead Grass Bring it Back?
Browned or dry grass does not mean it is completely dead; sometimes the grass is just dormant and hibernating from the harsh weather elements. So, will watering dead grass bring it back? No, watering will not bring back to life dead grass. However, water may revive dormant or drying grass as a result of drought …
How Do You Start a New Lawn? (Seeding from Scratch)
For most people, starting a new lawn may sound like rocket science, especially if you are a new homeowner, Starting a new lawn from scratch is not as a big deal as it may seem or sound. Let’s get down on how its done step by step. How to Start a New lawn – Steps …
Riding Lawn Mower Sputtering? Fixes that Work
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, …
How to Keep Birds from Eating Grass Seed – 10 Safe Ways
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. …
Can I use Starter Fertilizer on Established Lawn? What to Know
Fertilizers are helpful in providing important nutrients to plants at every stage of growth. It is good to know that established and newly emerging seedlings have different nutritional requirements. This is the reason we have starter fertilizers and regular fertilizers. So, can you use starter fertilizer on an established lawn? No, starter fertilizer should not …
How Much 2,4-D Per Gallon of Water? (Mixing Directions)
2,4-D is a popular post-emergent herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds. It is produced in several chemical forms including liquid form (concentrated or ready-to-use), dust, or granules. To get the best result, you need to mix the herbicide in the right ratio. So how much 2, 4-D per gallon of water? Mix 2.5 oz of …
Crabgrass Identification – Types and Pictures
Crabgrass is a drought-tolerant annual weed that often emerges in early summer, and it thrives during the hot weather. It remains active in the lawn throughout the year until frost sets in. As the name suggests, the grass has creeping stems which root freely at the nodes to make it look like a crab. At …
Does Ryegrass Spread? (How to make it Thicker Fast)
Ryegrass is one of the grasses that stay green in winter. It grows best in cooler temperatures and it can be used as a permanent lawn choice in northern climates. Overseeding dormant warm-season lawns in the southern with ryegrass allows you to enjoy a greener color during the cold season. So, does ryegrass spread? Ryegrass does …
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lawn? (For Best Results)
It doesn’t matter how fertile your lawn soil is; overtime, it loses much of its natural nutrients and need to be replenished. Fertilizers contain nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, all of which are necessary for the proper growth of the grass. For you to achieve a healthy lush green lawn, you do not …