Water the lawn 1 to 2 days after applying liquid weed and feed and 12 to 24 hours after applying granular product. Otherwise, the treatment may not work.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
Does ‘No Mow May’ Really Help Pollinators?
No Mow May may help pollinators a little, but its evidence is murky. We decipher fact from fiction, so you can save the bees in your yard.
When to Cut New Grass
Mowing new grass too early can rip out roots before they’ve had a chance to anchor. Here’s how to know when your new lawn, seed, or sod is actually ready for that first cut.
How Early in the Morning Can You Mow Your Lawn?
Mowing is generally legally OK after 8 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. We break down local rules, the range of fines, and how to avoid trouble with neighbors.
10 Ways to Prevent Grass From Clumping When Mowing
To prevent grass from clumping when mowing, follow these 10 expert tips: use the one-third rule, mow dry grass, keep your mower blades sharp, adjust your mowing frequency, keep the right mower settings, change your mowing pattern, mulch rather than bag, clean your mower deck, address thatch issues, and, as a last-ditch effort, upgrade your mower.
The Best Types of Sod for an Instantly Lush Lawn
The best types of sod for your lawn are Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, fescue, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass. When choosing, it’s important to consider your climate, region, sunlight, foot traffic, maintenance, and budget.
Eastern Oregon Native Plants for Landscaping
The best Eastern Oregon native plants for landscaping are the California poppy, common camas, western larch, and bitterbrush, to name a few.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Compost Pile
From turning the pile regularly, maintaining proper moisture, and avoiding certain materials, this guide will teach you my favorite tricks to keep pests out of your compost pile.
How to Use Compost in Your Lawn and Garden
To effectively use compost in your lawn and garden, use it as a topdressing, soil amendment, compost tea, or mulch to improve your soil’s health and boost plant growth. This guide will help you understand how to use compost effectively, how much you need, and the best times to apply it so your soil and plants thrive.
What Can And Cannot Be Composted?
Fruit peels, corncobs, and grass clippings compost well, while meat, oil, and plastic attract pests, slow down decomposition, and create bad odors.