Synthetic turf is often touted as a “green” alternative to lawn care, and some have speculated that it may even […]
Category: Lawn Care Tips
Is Grass Paint Bad for Your Lawn?
Grass paint is safe for lawns, pets, and kids, but regular spray paint can kill grass. Learn how lawn paint works, how long it lasts, and when to use it.
Slime Mold on Grass: What is It and How to Get Rid of It?
A slime mold is a single-celled organism that can grow on your grass and spreads through spores. It looks like […]
What Is Compost?
Compost: nature’s recycling miracle that transforms kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. This dark, crumbly “garden gold” forms when microorganisms break down organic materials using carbon, nitrogen, water, and oxygen. Ready in 3 weeks to 12 months, depending on your method, compost enriches gardens, reduces waste, and creates healthier plants without chemical fertilizers.
When to Apply Starter Fertilizer
Learn when to apply starter fertilizer: early fall for cool-season grasses, late spring for warm-season. Plus NPK ratios, rates, and when to skip it.
What is Starter Fertilizer?
Even if you’re a newbie to the world of lawn care or gardening, you’ve probably heard of starter fertilizer. As […]
A Complete Guide to Fertilizing New Grass
Starting a new lawn (successfully) is a combination of science and lots of TLC. As any green thumber knows, fertilizing […]
Does Corn Gluten Meal Work on Weeds?
Corn gluten meal products have been used as herbicides for over 30 years, but there’s still a lot of controversy […]
Why is Grass Green?
Kids often ask the infamous question, “Why is the sky blue?” and it makes us pause, scratch our heads, and […]
The 15 Best Ground Cover Flowers
Don’t let ‘trouble spots’ in your lawn and landscape get you down. Plant some of the best ground cover flowers […]