In addition to a number of other important substances, iron is a crucial nutrient that your lawn needs to thrive. Without enough iron, your lawn will turn pale and unhealthy, and is less resistant against stress from pests and disease. In general, the best time to apply iron to a lawn is in the spring….
For most types of plants, summer is the most prolific growing season. The warm temperatures and increased amount of sunlight create the ideal growing conditions for plants to grow with vigor. Unfortunately, this also includes the growth of many invasive summer weeds. Broadleaf summer weeds include black medic, carpetweed, purslane, ground ivy, pineapple weed, prostrate…
Aeration is an essential lawn care practice to promote the healthy growth of your grass and its root systems. The most effective tool to aerate a lawn is a core aerator; however, it’s possible to effectively aerate smaller lawn spaces by hand with a lighter-duty tool such as pitchfork. You can aerate your lawn with…
Lawn aeration is an essential step towards healthy, thriving grass. One of the several tools you can use to aerate your lawn is a pair of aerating shoes; although they’re easy to use, there is some debate over their effectiveness. Lawn aerating shoes do work for some purposes, while being less suitable for others. You…
Over time, it’s inevitable for your lawn to accumulate a layer of dead organic matter known as thatch. When the thatch layer becomes too thick, it’s essential that you dethatch your lawn otherwise your grass plants will begin to suffer. You can use an attachment on your mower to complete this job with ease. Dethatching…
Although clover is often regarded as a weed, there are many reasons why you should grow it among the grass on your lawn. This robust plant can keep your lawn green all year round, acting as a natural form of weed control and fertilizing your lawn simultaneously. The process of planting clover on an existing…
There’s no definitive answer to how often you should water your lawn in summer, as water requirements vary from lawn to lawn. The frequency of your watering sessions will ultimately depend on the weather conditions you see over summer, and also on your grass type and soil type. How Often to Water Lawn in Summer…
Some types of lawn mowers, i.e. riding mowers and cordless electric mowers, are powered either partially or completely by a battery. Without a properly charged battery, these mowers will fail to run. Charging a cordless electric push mower is as simple as connecting the mower to its battery charging pack, then plugging the charger into…
The time of year at which you plant your grass seed is one of the most crucial factors that affect how successful your planting efforts will be. Depending on where you live in the US, planting grass seed in the summer will yield varying results. For those in the south planting warm-season grass, planting in…
During the hotter summer months, it’s crucial to take more care with your mowing schedule to prevent shocking or burning your grass. In summer, you may need to mow your lawn between one and three times per week. This frequency depends on several factors, the main of which being your location and the type of…
