If a lawn mower develop uncontrollably revs up and down indicates a problem with the engine. This may happen at full throttle, when the engine is hot at any other time. In many cases, you can troubleshoot and fix the root cause of the issue on your own but complicated fixes need a professional service. …
Crabgrass Identification – Types and Pictures
Crabgrass is a drought-tolerant or stubborn 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 …
Does Ryegrass Spread? (How to make it Thicker Fast)
Ryegrass is one of the grasses that survive and 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 …
How Do You Get Rid of Crabgrass? 7 Effective Ways
Crabgrass gets its name because it sprawls from a central root low across the ground. It can become a problem quickly during the summer because it is able to grow vigorously in hot, dry conditions. Before dying in the fall, a single weed can distribute thousands of seeds that will be ready to germinate the …
How to make Bermuda Grass Thicker (Greener and Fuller)
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 …
Why are Mushrooms Growing in the Lawn? (What to do!)
It is common to find mushrooms in the lawn or garden especially during the rainy seasons. They have rooting systems called mycelia which exist underground, with the ability to grow up to half a mile per day. While mushrooms in lawn can present an interesting scenery, some species of the fungus can be poisonous to …
How to Remove Dead Grass from the 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 once on the green carpet of grass. As a result, the lawn starts to have bare spots, burned patches, thinning grass and generally weakens. Luckily, overseeding is an option to bring the grass back to life. Compared to starting a new lawn from scratch, …
How to Aerate Lawn by Hand – Tools to Use + Aftercare
Maintaining a thicker lush grass requires a lot and effort. Ideally, watering, fertilizing and mowing are common care practices. However, this goes incomplete if you do not include aeration. Let’s get down on how to aerate lawn by hand. With time lawn soil becomes compacted due to heavy use or buildup of thatch. This will …
How to Get Rid of Weeds Without Killing Grass – 7 Effective Ways
As much as we all love the sight of a lush green appeal of lawns, the sight of one or two dandelions doesn’t hurt. But it is this kind of thinking that could cost you your whole lawn if you do not take the necessary control measures. Those two or more plants of weeds in …