Key Takeaways • Bahiagrass thrives on large, infertile acreage: This tough warm-season grass flourishes in poor, sandy Gulf Coast soils […]
Author: Sarah Bahr
Sarah is a writer who has previously worked in the lawn care industry. In her spare time, she likes to garden, raise chickens, and mow the grass with her battery-powered lawn mower.
Centipedegrass: How to Grow and Care for It
In the warm-season South, centipedegrass is a popular option for low-maintenance turf. Its reputation as a “lazy man’s grass” is […]
Kentucky Bluegrass: How to Grow and Care for It
Key Takeaways • Shallow roots call for taller mowing: Mowing KBG at 2-3 inches encourages deeper roots, since shoot height […]
Buffalograss: How to Grow and Care for It
If you have a home where the buffalo roam, you may have heard of buffalograss. Buffalograss is a native North […]
Zoysiagrass: How to Grow and Care for It
Zoysiagrass is a popular turfgrass for many homeowners in the southern and middle sections of the country. Are you looking […]
Beneficial Birds You Want in Your Yard
Beneficial birds? If that seems like an oxymoron, you may be surprised to learn that there are plenty of beneficial […]
How to Create a Microclimate
If conditions aren’t ideal in your yard, join the club — the microclimate club. Microclimates are areas in the yard […]
What Is a Microclimate? How It Affects Your Yard
For gardeners, there’s always more to learn. Just when you think you’ve learned all the vocabulary you can handle, you […]
How to Landscape Around an Above-Ground Pool
Above-ground pools are a popular outdoor recreational space for families. But these sparkling blue backyard features can feel disconnected from […]
What is Scalping a Lawn and When Should You Do It?
Key Takeaways • Scalping speeds green-up in warm-season grass: Scalping dormant Zoysia or Bermuda encourages a stronger, faster spring green-up.• […]