On the market for a new lawn mower blade and confused about which one to get? If you said yes, this article is for you! Getting the correct blade for your needs will make all the difference in the health and appearance of your lawn, but it can be quite daunting to figure out which …
You can stop watering new grass seed daily once it has germinated and the grass blades measure to about 1 inch. This should take between 3-4 weeks from planting. Once you’ve reached this stage, you can water your new grass seed with approximately 1 inch of water 1-2 times a week. Planted some new grass …
How long does it take to grow grass? It takes 5 to 30 days for grass seed to grow. The speed of germination mostly depends on the grass type. Both Zoysia grass and Kentucky bluegrass can sprout within 14 days, while Bermuda grass can germinate within 5 days! Have you planted new grass on your …
Dallisgrass is an upright weed that grows tall, whereas crabgrass has broad leaves and grows lower to the ground. Dallisgrass grows off the side of its stem and has large seed heads with black spots on them. Crabgrass grows out of the top of its stem and has small seed heads. Dalligrass and crabgrass are …
You’ve done the hard work and your garden is looking better than ever – but there’s just one thing missing and you can’t seem to put your finger on it. How about edging your lawn? Edging your lawn is the equivalent of icing a cake, or perhaps, the cherry on top of an ice cream …
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 …
How long you should leave a sprinkler on depends on your grass type and sprinkler output. Most lawns need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This roughly translates to three 20 to 30-minute watering sessions per week. You should make calculations specific to your lawn. Don’t know how long to leave sprinkler on …
Which to get, Husqvarna or Stihl trimmer? They are very similar. Both are reliable, strong, and easy to operate. The Husqvarna detachable trimmer 128 LD is more versatile because it is compatible with accessories. The Stihl FS 56 RC-E is more comfortable since it has a 360° adjustable handle. Would you like to give your …
Electric string trimmers are a must-have if you have a yard with a big lawn. They have several uses in the garden, such as shredding leaves if you don’t have a shredder and getting rid of pampas grass. To help you choose the best one for you, I’ve put together this handy round-up of my …
