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 …
