As any gardener knows, a beautiful, finely-manicured lawn doesn’t just happen – it requires a lot of care and a certain amount of hard work. Along with tasks like watering and fertilizing your lawn, mowing is one of the key jobs that will help your grass stay lush and healthy. Mowing your grass is one of those …
13 Tips to Get Rid of Ants in Your Lawn
As soon as ants become established in your lawn, they can be hard to evict, but it’s far from an impossible task – so if this is a problem you’re dealing with, here are our top 13 tips to get rid of ants in lawn. Why should you get rid of ants in your Lawn? …
How to Make Bahia Grass Thicker and Green
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 …
When to Use a Lawn Roller + How it Works?
If you’ve ever looked at your bumpy yard and wondered if rolling it would help, you’re not alone. Lawn rollers are common tools, but they should be used sparingly and at the right time. Rolling grass at the wrong time can actually cause more harm than good. So if you’ve been asking yourself when should …
8 Reasons Why Lawn Mower Hard to Start When Cold
Many of us don’t know or forget to winterize our lawn mowers properly for the cold season. As a result, your lawn mower won’t start after winter. So, what could be the reason for your battery or gas-driven lawn mower’s failure to start after winter? The reality is that there could be several reasons, ranging from …
How to Edge With a Weed Eater!
Tired of switching tools just to tidy up your lawn edges? Learning how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer is easier than you think. All you need to do is grab your trimmer, flip it, and find the right angle. In this article, we’ll guide you through all the steps to achieve clean, …
What’s the Proper Weed Eater Oil to Gas Mix Ratio?
Before using your weed eater, you need to prepare it. This procedure includes mixing fuel properly because an inadequate amount of oil can overheat the engine (if the amount is to low) or cause engine congestion (if the amount is too high). Therefore, it is essential to calculate the correct gas/oil ratio and ensure the smooth …
Bermuda Grass vs. Fescue – Differences + Identification
Struggling to choose between Bermuda grass and Fescue for your lawn? Both grasses offer distinct benefits and limitations that can affect your decision. Bermuda and fescue are good choices for lawn grasses. However, they thrive under different climate conditions. Bermuda is a warm-season grass that thrives in the Southern United States, while fescue is a …
8 Tips To Kill Crabgrass
Are you a homeowner who loves a well-manicured lawn, you might be familiar with battling crabgrass. Once these low-growing weeds are established, they can release thousands of seeds per season, making them one of the hardest weeds to get rid of. Have you spotted clamps of crabgrass on your beautiful lawn? It is understandable if …
7 Tips to Clean Your Lawn Mower
A properly maintained lawnmower doesn’t just cut better. It lasts longer, runs more efficiently, and saves you money in the long run. Many homeowners overlook basic maintenance until their mower sputters to a stop mid-season, leading to costly repairs or premature replacement. The good news is that keeping your lawnmower in top condition doesn’t require advanced mechanical …