St Augustine grass makes a dark green turf that is appealing to any homeowner. It is a low-maintenance grass but is susceptible to diseases and insects. Indicators of a problem in St Augustine grass include brown patches, circular patches in the lawn, yellow patches, thin turf, and straw-colored spots. Some diseases that attack St Augustine lawn …
What to do if Lawn Mower Makes a Screeching Noise?
Lawn mowers are expensive items, and it’s natural for you to want to keep yours in good condition and working well for as long as possible. You can extend a lawn mower’s working life by giving it a systematic service each year in the spring before the growing season starts. This is the time to …
Electric Vs. Gas Lawn Mower: Which is Best for You?
If you’ve been thinking of buying a new lawn mower, one of the first questions to answer is fuel type. But what are the pros and cons of electric vs gas lawn mowers? Here we’ll take you through everything you need to know to make an informed choice. What’s the difference between electric and gas lawn mower? The basic answer is obvious, …
How to Wash a Riding Lawn Mower?
If you have a large lawn you need to mow, having a riding Lawn mower can save you a lot of time and effort. If you need to cut an especially large area of grass, a riding mower becomes indispensable. However, riding mowers are not cheap, and the decision to buy one involves some considerable outlay. …
10 Tips to Mow A Steep Hill
Cutting the grass on a hilly section of your lawn can be tricky and potentially dangerous. For safe mowing, it is important to use the right equipment and pay attention to safety precautions. Ideally, if your yard is more than 1 foot steep, you should consider alternatives to mowing. In this guide, we will outline …
How Long Does it Take for Grass Seed to Grow? (7 Tips to Speed)
If you’ve just sowed grass seeds in your lawn, you might be excited to know when you can flaunt a vivacious green lawn. Or, did you just seed empty patches, which is quite common if you’ve removed weeds, mosses recently and are worried when your lawn will look luscious again? Whatever be the case, we’ve …
Centipede Grass vs. St Augustine (Difference + Which to Choose)
When looking for a warm climate turf, you must have come across centipede and St Augustine grass, and you may be wondering which one to pick. Both types of grass are low-growing, have almost similar blade shapes, and have shallow roots. However, they differ in color appearance, spreading rate, and shade tolerance. Below is a summary …
5 Easy Steps to Add Potassium to Your Lawn
Does your backyard grass look unhealthy? This is probably because you still haven’t learned how to add potassium to your lawn. Given that potassium is one of the most important nutrients for the soil, together with phosphorus and nitrogen, a lack of the mineral can severely hamper the growth of plants. Luckily for you, there are …
13 Common Weeds that Look Like Grass in Your Lawn
Lawns can be attacked by all kinds of invaders, including insects, fungi and weeds. Some of those weeds can even resemble grass, but they are still unwelcome arrivals since they can damage areas of your lawn or even kill it. At first, grass-like weeds might not be easy to spot, and you may mistake them …
Irrigation System Cost: How Much is An Sprinkler System?
Once you decide to have a lawn, flowerbeds, or a vegetable garden, you will need to invest in a quality irrigation system. Of course, you need to plan a budget for it, whether you choose a sprinkler system or in-ground irrigation. The final bill can show less than $1,000 or drain the last penny from …