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 … Read more
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. … Read more
To maintain a healthy lawn, you need to water the lawn, fertilize it, and mow it. However, even with this regular maintenance, the grass may start to thin and display other signs of nutrient deficiency and under-watering. When the lawn displays the above symptoms, the roots are not getting sufficient nutrients and water. To rectify … Read more
Peat moss is mined from decomposed sphagnum moss which is present underwater in peat bogs. Many gardeners use it to amend soil but are not sure if it’s beneficial to grass. So, is peat moss good for grass? Yes, peat moss is beneficial to grass in several ways. It helps soil to retain moisture and … Read more
Cats roaming in your yard are likely to spray on your grass and tear up your gardens as they play or hunt. Investing in a good cat repellent will help in keeping cats out of your yard, garden, and lawn for good. I have tested a few cat repellents and for sure I can tell … Read more
Clay usually contains very fine particles that impede the normal flow of water and air in the soil. Clay soil retains water for longer and extremely hardens in dry weather. This may make it difficult for most plants to thrive. Having clay soil in your yard is not the end of the road for your … Read more
Whether in patches or the entire lawn, dead grass does not belong to any lawn. Usually, the single leading contributor to dead brown grass is dehydration, either due to excessively hot weather in the summer or other factors such as lack of nutrients, pests, weeds, and moss infestation. Before you start planning on how to … Read more
Weather conditions, wear and tear, pests and diseases can take a toll on your once green carpet of grass. As a result, your lawn starts to have bare spots, burned patches, thinning grass and generally weakens. Luckily, overseeding is an option to bring your grass back to life. Compared to starting a new lawn from scratch, … Read more
Maintaining a thicker lush grass requires an effort. Ideally, watering, fertilizing and mowing are common care practices. However, this goes incomplete if you do not include aeration. Let’s get down on how to aerate lawn by hand. With time lawn soil becomes compacted due to heavy use or buildup of thatch. This will stop a … Read more
Standing water in yard after rain or watering will automatically lead to a number of problems. From breeding mosquitoes to muddying your house. Your lawn will also become progressively worse as pests, fungi and diseases strike. This should make you establish how to soak up water in backyard fast. Before that lets find out the … Read more