Do you want to plant to start a new lawn? Or, maybe you want to improve the condition of your existing yard? When it comes to growing new seeds on a lawn, timing is everything. Timing in this context refers to the planting seasons. Growing grass seeds in the wrong season can be a big …
Water is one of the key requirements for keeping a lawn green. It can be quietly 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 …
Not Everybody born with green fingers, and for some of us, it can be challenging to have something as ordinary as grass growing well. Starting a newly seeded lawn only to be disappointed when it was infested by weeds a few weeks later? Having this, then this article is for you. Having the perfect lawn …
Germination is the initial growth process by which when new seed absorbs enough moisture and start sprouting. Grass seed germinate within 3 to 4 weeks if the soil conditions are favorable. The seed germination process requires three basic conditions: air, warmth and moisture. Light is also necessary once the seed has germinated. Germination rate of …
Clover is a hardly legume that often grown and used as hay for wildlife. Clover can also be grown on the lawn because it is a perennial plant and requires low maintenance and can therefore be a good alternative to grass. However, most lawn owners consider it a weed and prefer to eliminate it from …
Crabgrass gets its name because it sprawls from a central root low across the ground. It can become a problem quickly during the summer because it is able to grow vigorously in hot, dry conditions. Before dying in the fall, a single weed can distribute thousands of seeds that will be ready to germinate the …
Bermuda grass is one of the most common grass species for various reasons. It is tougher and can withstand harsh climatic conditions that other types of grasses cannot. It also grows and thickens fast. Some people will argue that Bermuda grass does not require so much of care compared to other grass species, but this …
It is common to find mushrooms in the lawn or garden especially during the rainy seasons. They have rooting systems called mycelia which exist underground, with the ability to grow up to half a mile per day. While mushrooms in lawn can present an interesting scenery, some species of the fungus can be poisonous to …
As much as we all love the sight of a lush green appeal of lawns, the sight of one or two dandelions doesn’t hurt. But it is this kind of thinking that could cost you your whole lawn if you do not take the necessary control measures. Those two or more plants of weeds in …
The sight of patches with the dead, dying, or dormant grass is very unpleasing, especially if your next door neighbor has a lush green carpet on their lawn. This clearly points that there is a serious problem with your lawn. The good news is that there are many ways of fixing a patchy lawn. But …
