All yards need to have a slight slope to their surface, which is also known as the yard’s ‘grade’. Having a yard with a grade that slopes the wrong way or having one with no grade at all can have some significant consequences on the health of your lawn and the buildings nearby. It’s necessary…
No one wants a lawn filled with dips and mounds – not only are they unpleasant to the eye, but they’re also unsafe, putting the foundations of nearby buildings and anyone who makes use of the lawn at risk. Read through our guide to properly diagnose the root cause of your uneven ground, followed by…
Planting and growing grass in hard dirt isn’t a job without its challenges, but it is completely doable with the right tools and preparation. Planting grass seed into hard dirt poses such a challenge as the packed soil lacks empty spaces necessary for the circulation of water, air, and nutrients, cutting off their availability to…
Of all the options available, laying sod is the quickest and often the most reliable way to getting a new lawn full of thick green grass. It might seem like a big job, but with the right tools, preparation, and installation method, any amateur gardener can DIY their way from rolls of unlaid sod to…
The sun is out, your grass is long and dry, and all the conditions are perfect for a day of mowing the lawn – only to find that your lawn mower starts then dies shortly after, or doesn’t start at all. This can be a frustrating discovery, and there are a number of different potential…
As you’re probably already aware, applying lawn fertilizer is the key to getting a yard full of lush, green grass that’s hardy and resistant to yellow patches. But with so many brands and variations on the market that all promise different results, how do you know which lawn fertilizer is the best? Lawn fertilizers come…
Hydroseeding, or hydraulic mulch seeding, is a method of reviving or growing a new lawn that’s used as a speedy and inexpensive alternative to planting traditional grass seed or laying sod. It involves spraying the planting area with a hydroseeding mixture similar to a slurry, and is particularly useful for large or inaccessible areas on…
Chances are that your dog loves your lawn just as much as you do. They see it as the perfect place to run, play, dig, and go to the restroom, which can all take quite a toll on the health of your grass. While you want to keep your dog happy, you probably also want…
Lawns may grow tired over the years, slowing their growth and making them susceptible to thinning and patchiness. Overseeding is an often-overlooked solution to spread new growth over an existing lawn. Yet overseeding is a reasonably straightforward process, but it does require careful preparation, execution, and maintenance. To overseed your lawn, you need to test…
If at least half of your garden shows healthy growth, overseeding may be a viable option and less costly than starting your lawn again from scratch. Overseeding may ensure that your grass remains green through the seasons and you don’t have unsightly brown patches on your lawn. The best grasses for overseeding your lawn include…
