In the warm-season South, centipedegrass is a popular option for low-maintenance turf. Its reputation as a “lazy man’s grass” is […]
Category: Lawn Care Tips
Kentucky Bluegrass: How to Grow and Care for It
Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most recognizable lawn grasses in the U.S. It is used in the cool-season and […]
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 […]
8 Top Drought-Tolerant Grasses for Your Yard
The best drought-tolerant grasses are Bermudagrass, buffalograss, Zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, blue grama, tall fescue, and creeping red fescue. This guide ranks the top options to help you choose the best grass for a low-water, resilient lawn.
How to Fix Compacted Soil
To fix compacted soil, aerate it, add organic matter, reduce foot traffic, and water your lawn or landscape correctly.
How to Tell If You Have Compacted Soil
If your lawn stays brown even after watering and fertilizing, compacted soil could be the culprit. Compacted soil happens when soil particles press together too tightly, blocking air, water, and nutrients from reaching the grass roots.
How to Level an Uneven Lawn
An uneven lawn causes more than just a bumpy lawn mower ride. If you notice your lawn isn’t as flat […]
How Do You Grow Your Own Sod?
Your lawn looked fantastic until Fido decided it was digging time. When you need to replace a bare patch of […]
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 […]