Clover is a legume that is grown and used as hay for wildlife. Clover can also be grown on the lawn because it is a perennial plant and requires little maintenance and can therefore be a good alternative to grass. However, most lawn owners consider it a weed and prefer to get rid of it. You … Read more
Fertilizers are helpful in providing important nutrients to plants at every stage of growth. It is good to know that established and newly emerging seedlings have different nutritional requirements. This is the reason we have starter fertilizers and regular fertilizers. So, can you use starter fertilizer on an established lawn? No, starter fertilizer should not … Read more
2,4-D is a popular post-emergent herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds. It is produced in several chemical forms including liquid form (concentrated or ready-to-use), dust, or granules. To get the best result, you need to mix the herbicide in the right ratio. So how much 2, 4-D per gallon of water? Mix 2.5 oz of … Read more
A lawn mower that uncontrollably revs up and down indicates a problem with the engine. It may happen at full throttle, when the engine is hot, or at any other time. In many cases, you can troubleshoot and fix the root cause of the issue in your own garage but complicated fixes need a professional … Read more
Crabgrass is a drought-tolerant annual weed that often emerges in early summer, and it thrives during the hot weather. It remains active in the lawn throughout the year until frost sets in. As the name suggests, the grass has creeping stems which root freely at the nodes to make it look like a crab. At … Read more
Ryegrass is one of the grasses that stay green in winter. It grows best in cooler temperatures and it can be used as a permanent lawn choice in northern climates. Overseeding dormant warm-season lawns in the southern with ryegrass allows you to enjoy a greener color during the cold season. So, does ryegrass spread? Ryegrass does … Read more
During winter, most turf grasses go dormant – they turn in a straw-yellow or brown color. For this reason, homeowners decide to overseed their warm season grass lawns like Bermudagrass, zoysia, or St. Augustine with a cool season grass like ryegrass for color before the onset of cold winter. Apart from overseeding for color, you … Read more
Crabgrass is a type of lawn weed that takes the shape of a crab and can be a real problem once it invades your lawn. And because crabgrass is more aggressive than lawn grass, it grows even when the grass goes into dormancy during winter. The good news is that crabgrass can be controlled easily … Read more
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 … Read more
It is common to find mushrooms in the lawn or garden especially during rainy seasons. While mushrooms in lawn can present an interesting scenery, some species of the fungus can be poisonous to animals and human beings. Let’s find out the reason for mushrooms in the lawn and how to get rid of them. Why … Read more