LATESPRING: You also may need to dethatch your lawn if your thatch is thick and keeping grass roots from getting air and water. One indication of too much thatch is a spongy lawn. Or, if you poke your finger into the soil, the soil will be to hard to penetrate. Wait until late spr...
Laying sod is hard work, so it’s no wonder why people are always hunting for a shortcut when they’re installing a fresh lawn. So, in theory, it makes sense to simply mow your lawn short and lay new sod right over the existing lawn. Many people assume that the underlying lawn will...
• Water deeply and infrequently. Most lawns need 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. The roots will grow stronger if this is applied during a single watering or divided into two waterings a week. Get even more tips for watering your lawn to keep it lush. • Fertilize regularly. A ...
Q: Many of your articles talk about the depth of the water when irrigating. Having the drips on top of the ground can make it hard to get the water to the desired depth. If you want watering at 12 inches, what is your opinion of putting a piece of plastic pipe to...
If you mow the yellow heads off of the stem, this will stop the white puffy seed heads from forming and prevent another generation of dandelions in your lawn. Mowing your lawn now can help lessen the weed work you do next year. Raise your mowing height: Many weed seeds, including ...
Many pests survive the winter months by hiding in your lawn (also called overwintering). These include: Aphids Caterpillars Chinch bugs Cutworms Grubs If you spot signs of pest activity,choose the right treatmentbased on the pest. Options include: ...
If your lawn isn’t reaching its full potential, an easy way to add an eco-friendly touch and boost biodiversity is by planting bulbs. The benefits of a bulb lawn When many think of bulb plants, daffodils and tulips come to mind. While these plants are wildly popular and add plenty of...
At many points surrounding the landfill are groundwater monitoring stations. These are pipes that are sunk into the groundwater so water can be sampled and tested for the presence of leachate chemicals. The temperature of the groundwater is also measured. Because the temperature rises when solid ...
It comes in many different styles, sizes, and installation variations you can tailor according to your needs. The device connects to your downspout via a hose connector, providing access to water for your lawn and landscaping. Infographic by Juan Rodriguez Some benefits of using a rain barrel ...
Mow your lawn regularly to a height of 3 to 6 inches. Clear away mulch, leaves, and trimmings from the base of trees. Establish vegetation-free zones by mowing, using herbicides, tilling soil, and placing crushed rocks or gravel 3 to 4 inches deep around tree trunks. 3. Traps For low...