As said above, allow clippings to stay on the lawn to filter down to the soil, decompose, and recycle nutrients back to the roots. Clippings are all the fertilizer healthy lawns need (along with manure dressing). However, if you plan to fertilize, see timing below: SPRING: There is a d...
Checking soil moisture can help identify drought (dry soil) vs. overwatering (damp soil). For more information on identifying and managing common lawn diseases, see the resource,Identifying Common Lawn Diseases.Closely monitoring your lawn’s appearance and soil conditions can help you determine if ...
When to treat sod webworms:Whether you use biological or chemical solutions, try to treat early in the season, when the pests are about one-quarter inch long, for the best results. This is usually about two to three weeks after you see the moths flitting about the lawn in late spring. ...
If the soil layer on top of the grass is not dense enough, grass shoots or weeds might pop through and disturb your garden. If you have a strong, healthy lawn, your grass roots can be up to 2 or 3 feet deep. Take the time to remove all grass and weeds in the area where you wa...
Your goal is to saturate the water to 4 to 6 inches deep when you water. The type of soil you have affects how much water that’ll take. If you have clay soil, you’ll probably need about 1 inch of water on the lawn to reach the recommended depth. If your soil is on the sandy...
Loam is fairly loose, but it has enough clay to absorb water effectively. Check out this page for a simple soil content test. The soil's pH rating is also important. This rating tells you the relative acidity and alkalinity of the soil (this page explains the concept). The ideal pH ...
A garden fork is one of the simplest tools for aerating your lawn, and the bonus is that most gardeners already have one in their garden sheds! However, aerating a lawn with a garden fork can be hard work, so it’s best used on small lawns. If your soil is heavy clay, use a ho...
Sun tolerance: Partial shade; can grow in full shade but not to its full potential Drought tolerance: Good for short periods of dryness but must be watered during drought Soil type: Well-drained mix of sand and clay with slight acidity or alkalinity Height: Up to 3 to 5 feet Spread: 3...
Buddleias grow in most types of soil as long as it is well drained. If your soil is heavy clay, introduce some horticultural grit into the planting hole to improve drainage. For more free-draining soils, add some well-rotted manure to the planting hole to enrich the soil and help to re...
Other exacerbating factors include poor drainage or clay soil as the lawn cannot fully dry out. As well as trimming back large bushes, shrubs or trees that keep your lawn in the shade or block airflow, it's also a good idea to scarify your lawn, with a rake or lawnmower. Scarif...