There are a host of different reasons why your grass may not be growing. The most common reasons for slow or non-existent grass growth are grass dormancy, improper watering, a lack of sunlight, an incorrect soil pH, or a lack of nutrients in the soil. Other reasons that could impede grass growth include soil compaction,…
Like humans, dogs urinate as a way to expel waste nutrients they consume from their diet. Being creatures of habit, dogs also tend to pick the same spots for their daily potty breaks. If your pup (or someone else’s pup) repeatedly urinates on your lawn, it won’t be long before you start to see the…
One of the most common gardening myths is the idea that watering grass in the sun can burn the grass blades. Many homeowners are under the impression that water droplets on grass can refract light, increasing the sun’s intensity to the point where it burns the grass blades. Although the science behind this concept seems…
Watering grass seed is one of the most important elements of success when trying to grow a new lawn. For healthy germination, the planting area must be kept moist at all times throughout the first few weeks following seeding. In an effort to keep your seed well-watered at all times, it’s easy to get carried…
Wild violets are one of the many weeds with purple flowers that you may come across in your lawn or garden beds. These plants are non-toxic to humans and pets, and attractive to beneficial insects and pollinators. However, wild violets are often considered a lawn weed due to their invasive and aggressive growth habit. There…
Spring is one of the best times to overseed a lawn. For warm-season grasses, overseeding in spring is ideal, while spring is the next best time to overseed warm-season grasses, secondarily only to fall. By overseeding in spring, you can revive a tired or patchy lawn early in the growing season. To overseed your lawn…
The best time to plant grass seed in Ohio is during the late summer to early fall. For successful germination, cool-season grasses require consistent soil temperatures between 55°F to 60°F. There must also be enough time between seeding and the first frost of winter. In Ohio, the weather typically supports these conditions around late August…
Adding a grass seed cover is essential if you want to see the highest germination rates from your seeding efforts. You have a few different options at your disposal when choosing a cover for your grass seed; materials include compost, grass clippings, peat moss, and straw. Both peat moss and straw are two of the…
After planting grass seed, it will be roughly 4 to 6 weeks before you can walk on your lawn. This timing will vary depending on how fast your grass germinates; the grass must be 3.5 inches in height before you can safely walk on it. This is the point at which you’ll mow the new…
The process of watering new grass involves constant daily attention to sustain the healthy germination of your grass seed. Mature grass can go several days up to several weeks without water, surviving on stored nutrients in their roots. Grass seed, on the other hand, lacks these roots, and therefore has little tolerance to dry conditions. …
