Nadya Jones 
Heat-stressed grass does not bounce back when stepped on, changes color to bluish-gray or brown, and starts to wilt or curl. To help your lawn, set up a regular watering schedule, postpone fertilization, keep your grass 3-3.5 inches tall, and overseed or sod the affected areas. If your lawn is not looking its best these …
To fertilize a lawn properly, you must determine the type of your grass. Once you do that, you can establish the best time for fertilization. Mow the grass 3–4 days before you fertilize lawn. Then water the grass one night prior to applying the fertilizer with the spreader or garden sprayer. Are you new to …
Gathering around a fire pit to share stories and evoke memories is my idea of time well spent. Do you want to enjoy such moments with your loved ones? Then you have to set up a cozy fire pit seating area in your backyard. Not sure how to do it? Stay tuned – I am …
Watering grass in the sun will not burn it. However, water will evaporate more quickly when it is hot outside. So, when summer heat hits, it is better to water grass early in the early morning or in the late afternoon to allow the grassroots to absorb the moisture before it evaporates. Figuring out the …
In general, you should use 2.5 oz or 5 tablespoons of 2,4-D per gallon of water. It should be enough to treat 400 square feet of grass. However, you should always check the product label and mixing instructions since different manufacturers produce different levels of potency. Are you looking for a way to save your …
To set up the best lawn maintenance schedule, you must determine your lawn type. Then, you can provide year-round lawn care, including fertilization, soil testing, mowing, watering, aeration or dethatching, weed control, and application of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. If you hope to enjoy a healthy, green lawn, you must ensure proper lawn maintenance. My …
Gardening season is upon us! Unfortunately, the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society warns moles are most active in early spring too. Hence, they are likely to ruin our lawns and gardens just as we prepare to enjoy them. Luckily, I learned to battle these pests long ago, and I’m willing to share my knowledge. I’ll help …
For a green lawn, you must apply a few grass-watering tips. First, determine how often and for how long to water your grass. Most lawns require 1 -1.5 inches of water per week, but you should best consider the type and quality of your soil. The best time of the day to water grass is …
Which is better – DIY lawn care vs professional lawn care? DIY lawn care is cheaper and you have full control over what you do and when you do it. Professional lawn services use commercial products and tools for achieving better lawn results. Hiring a lawn care professional is also convenient. Want a picture-perfect lawn? …
Here are 10 ways to get rid of weeds in grass: Dig them out. Mulch your lawn. Mow lawn regularly. Pour boiling water on weeds. Use baking soda. Make vinegar spray. Burn weeds with a heat gun. Use post emergent herbicide. Use pre emergent herbicide. Re-sod your lawn. Are weeds slowly taking over your lawn? …