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. …
Lawn Care
Riding Lawn Mower Won’t Start After Running (How to Fix?)
If you have a large lawn to cut, owning a good sit-on mower is more than just a pleasant luxury, it’s a necessity. Beyond a certain size of lawn, it is no longer feasible to mow with a traditional push mower, but a sit-on version will let you finish the job in no time. However, …
7 Easy Steps to Mow Tall Grass
Have you let your lawn overgrow? Are you dreading bringing out your mower to attempt what seems like a tough job of tackling the tall grass? Grass that is more than 20 inches is considered too tall and you need to do something about it before your once beautiful lawn turns into an unmanageable bush. …
Dethatch or Aerate First? Proper Order Explained
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 …
Is Peat Moss Good for Grass? (When and How to Use)
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 …
5 Best Outdoor Cat Repellents in 2024 (Top Picks & Reviews)
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 …
How to Grow Grass in Clay Soil (Ultimate Guide)
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 …
Hydroseeding: Limitations, Advantages & Disadvantages
Are you planning on hydroseeding your lawn? If yes, you might have plenty of questions in your head, and rightfully so! What are the benefits of hydroseeding? Are there any cons? When’s the best time to hydroseed? And, most importantly – How to hydroseed? Well, if these are some of the queries that are troubling …
How to Remove Dead Grass from a Lawn
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 …
Best Time to Aerate and Overseed Lawn: Complete Guide
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, …