A mix of different factors can lead to compacted soil, including heavy foot or vehicle traffic, low organic matter, intense rainfall, overwatering, mixing clay soil with sand, and even the weight of heavy equipment or structures.. But when it comes to the health of your lawn, soil compaction can do significant harm –– and we’ll …
If you’re watering your lawn, but those brown patches won’t seem to get any greener, you might be dealing with a common summer pest. But how can you tell the difference between damage from pests, drought, and lawn disease? Pests are gross, irritating, and can damage your lawn, trees, and garden beds. Learn how to …
Earthworms may feel a little slimy, but their reputation in the lawn is far from it. In fact, once you learn how earthworms help your lawn and soil, you might start to encourage them. Earthworms are essential for a healthy lawn. These invertebrates help improve soil fertility, improve drainage, and encourage root growth. But remember, …
Yard work might be described as “back breaking,” but that shouldn’t be taken literally. In the past 10 years, emergency rooms reported almost 3.2 million injuries related to lawn care. Put down the pruning shears and read on for health and safety tips for landscaping. We’ll cover everything you need to know to prepare for yard work …
If the piles of soil in your yard are roughly the size of a quarter, you might have struck mulch gold. These piles are earthworm castings (also known as worm poo) and significantly benefit your yard. But sometimes, excess worm waste can be too much of a good thing. Our guide will show you how …
Lawn scalping strikes fear into the hearts of many tall-grass-loving homeowners. But there are times when scalping will promote the health of your lawn. Before you set your mower at its lowest setting, learn more about what scalping is and when it can encourage healthy growth in your lawn. What is scalping a lawn? To scalp …
If conditions aren’t ideal in your yard, join the club — the microclimate club. Microclimates are areas in the yard with slightly different climates than the surrounding area. So, how do you create a microclimate? Chances are, you already have several. It’s not difficult and doesn’t require esoteric knowledge. We’ll show you how to make …
Can you cut grass while it’s wet? When your lawn is soaked from rain or dew, you may wonder if it’s okay to mow. For best results, you should wait until your lawn dries first. There are many reasons why you shouldn’t mow wet grass: It can tear your grass, trim grass unevenly, compact your …
Is constant rain bogging down your lawn? That much water can do a lot of damage to your grass. This guide is here to help you identify and solve some of the most common wet lawn problems, plus improve the drainage in your yard so you never face these problems again. 6 Common Lawn Problems …
Irrigating your lawn isn’t as simple as “just add water.” You have to make sure your grass gets enough water, but not too much. You have to water at the right time and make sure the water is distributed evenly throughout the whole lawn. This lawn watering guide explains how to do all of that, …
