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 …
You can overseed Bermuda grass with fescue if you live in an area with Southeastern weather. In this climate, the fescue won’t compete with Bermuda. You may get mixed results if you live in any other region. In this case, you might be better off overseeding with ryegrass. Want a green lawn all year long, …
Should you mow wet grass? Here’s why mowing wet grass is not the best idea: It is harder to get a clean cut. Wet grass can clog your mower and cause rusting. You may spread fungal diseases. Wet grass clippings are harder to collect. You can slip and fall. Is the rain messing up your …
When you cut the grass too short, you make it vulnerable. Without enough of the leafy part, your grass will get scorched in the summertime. The grass will focus on restoring the blades instead of growing its root system. This in turn weakens the whole plant, leading to bald spots in the lawn. Is your …
There is a fine line between being able to revive dead St Augustine grass and needing to start again. You need to look over your lawn thoroughly to find all possible factors that could be or could in the future contribute to the death of your St Augustine grass. This way you can eliminate the …
Always wanted to have a professional-looking lawn? A lawn that creates a perfect backdrop to your property? I’ve got great news for you! You don’t need to hire a lawn mow service. Giving your lawn a beautiful haircut is easier than you think and you don’t need any special equipment for it. Just your trusty …
The general rule of thumb is to mow your lawn weekly but some lawns need to be cut more frequently than others. Some lawns might only need to be cut once every ten days to two weeks as some lawns will grow slower. Mowing is an important factor in keeping a healthy lawn. There are, …
Depending on where you’re located, you should grow winter rye seed between August and October. You should sow rye seed in late fall if you’re located in Zones 6 and warmer. If you’re located in cold zones, you should plant winter rye seed in late September. It’s that time of the year when we start …
It can be a bit tricky to mow tall grass without causing any damage. The key is to cut the grass slow in the beginning and to only cut about one-third of the grass height. If you cut more than that, you could risk damaging the grass. So, you’ve been too busy or away on …
Don’t know how to edge a lawn manually? You don’t have to buy an edger to keep your lawn edges neat. Use these 3 ways to edge a lawn without an edger: Use a flat head shovel. Use edging shears. Use a string trimmer, aka weed wacker. How amazing does this lawn look? Its edges …
