When a dull blade is cutting your grass, it’s actually ripping and pulling the grass blades, which leaves tears that weaken the plant and leaves the grass more vulnerable to disease. Photo Credit: www.hutsoninc.com Equipment You’ll Need:...
The best time to plant sod, seed or plugs is during the spring or fall months before stressful summer temperatures or winter ones. Planting during this time ensures the centipede grass seeds, plugs or sod have the right conditions for germination and root establishment. This timing also takes ...
While learning how to stripe your lawn and how to plant grass seed may make things look better, there’s more than this to getting a thriving, green lawn. Here, we will break down nine steps to get your grass looking green again. We will consider everything from fertilizer options to we...
Planting a New Sod Lawn quite a bit more expensive Special care must be taken during the hot months of the summer to insure the new sod lawn receives adequate water! green, Prepare the lawn bed as you would for seeding. Scatter a recommended 'pre-plant' fertilizer over entire area to be...
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to investigate the influence of supplementation with a superoxide dismutase (SOD)-rich plant extract on markers of oxidative stress, zonulin levels and the performance of elite athletes. Participants were 30 international...
The cost to grind a stump will vary depending on the size of the stump in inches and the location in your yard. Another factor is stump type.
3. Wait for the right time to plant moss PublicDomainPictures Moss is best planted in spring when sunlight is weaker, the air is cool enough, and the ground is still moist from snow or rainfall. Plant your moss early enough in the season, and you’ll have an established moss lawn by ...
✓ It’s not labor intensive since there is no tilling involved: You can (and should) plant right into your freshly solarized lawn. Disturbing the soil can bring weed seeds to the surface. ✓ Speeds up the breakdown of organic matter improving soil structure so plants have more nutrients...
Tillers are much more powerful than core aerators and can penetrate deeper into the soil, allowing you to reach the deepest part of the plant’s roots – which in turn leads to a healthier, more vibrant lawn. Tilling should only be considered as a good option if you want to start your...
Read our DIY sod-laying guide to get all the steps. Consider Landscaping Spend some time watching where the sun and shade hit your yard, as this info can help you determine where to plant trees, the best spot for a veggie garden, or which ornamentals will thrive in your landscape beds....