Spring is the season to awaken your lawn from its winter slumber. Rake the turf, test soil, and apply fertilizer to boost and green up your spring lawn this growing season.
Author: Jane Purnell
Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
It’s Not Your Imagination – Your Fall Allergies Are Worse Than Ever
Laura De La Cruz has wrestled with year-round allergies for as long as she can remember. And unlike many springtime […]
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
If your ornamental grass has a dead center or you’d like to propagate it, grab a shovel to dig up the clump and a sharp, sturdy tool to slice through the dense roots.
How to Care for Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grass requires little maintenance beyond cutting back and dividing it in spring. This guide includes expert advice on how to care for ornamental grass year round so that you can ensure a healthy, charming landscape between seasons.
How to Cut Back Ornamental Grass
Cutting back ornamental grasses requires proper timing, bundling the grass with string, and cutting at the appropriate height with the right tools.
When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides
Apply pre-emergents from February to April, when your soil reaches 55 degrees, and from August to October, when it drops to 70.
How to Lay Mulch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Mulch provides several benefits for your garden’s health and beauty. But applying mulch the wrong way may lead to unhealthy plants, backaches, and overspending. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to mulch correctly so you, your wallet, and your garden have the best chance for success.
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
Spring is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses, before new growth sprouts and after the last expected frost.
How to Winterize Your Lawn in Detroit
Winter is brutal here in the Motor City, but with the right lawn care steps taken in fall, your northern […]
What is Iron Chlorosis in Lawns and How to Treat It
When a healthy lawn fades to yellowish-green, you might assume the soil has a nitrogen deficiency. But if your turf […]