Lawnmowers have seen rising popularity over the past few decades for various reasons. They are highly efficient since they can cut lawn grass over a large area of grass in a few minutes. The other best thing about lawn mowers is that you do not always have to push them; some can propel themselves over … Read more
When your lawn grass takes a lot of beating after so many years, it may start thinning. This leaves you with bald patches of brown dry grass. At this point, you may have to lay sod as a quick remedy. So can you over your existing grass? Although laying sod is a faster and easier route to … Read more
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 … Read more
Watered your lawn in the sun and later realized that grass is drying in patches? We all know that proper watering helps the grass to overcome drought conditions. If the opposite happens then you have a reason to worry. So, does watering grass in the sun burn it? Watering your lawn in the sun doesn’t … Read more
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 … Read more
Bahia grass, also called highway grass, is a light green coarse textured warm season perennial grass. Its seeds take longer to germinate as they can take up to 28 days, making the young grass vulnerable to weeds. The grass spreads slowly through stolons and it will take longer before establishing a thick turf. To grow … Read more
A large number of grubs can cause a significant damage to a grass lawn, vegetable or flower garden. Grubs primarily feed on grass roots and other organic matter found in the soil. Grubs are typically larvae of scarab beetles. During late summer and in fall, the beetles lay eggs and burrow them into the turf. … Read more
Kentucky bluegrass is the fastest spreading cool season grass. The grass is perennial, meaning it grows yearly from the same roots. KBG spreads via rhizomes. So, how fast does Kentucky blue grass spread? Kentucky bluegrass is the fastest spreading cool season grass. It spreads through rhizomes to form a thick dense turf within a short period … Read more
Zoysia grass is one of the most loved warm-weather grasses. It makes a lush green turf that is tolerant to drought, high foot traffic, and minimal maintenance. However, like every good thing, it has a downside. Common problems with Zoysia grass include; thatch buildup, insects like clinch bugs and grubs, and lawn diseases such as … Read more
Weeds need the same things lawn grass needs to thrive, i.e. sunlight, water, and nutrients. Unfortunately, weeds can still thrive even when the grass is struggling from soil compaction, lack of enough nutrients, or less water. Most weeds are deep-rooted and grow quickly, and they will choke lawn grass if left on the lawn and … Read more