When it comes to growing and maintaining a lawn, one of the few tasks which will keep reappearing is the need for more grass seed to be planted. Grass may become patchy and bare during harsh weather if maintained incorrectly or no more grass is planted. One can sprinkle grass seed on a lawn without…
When following a proper fertilization schedule, it’s inevitable that you will end up having to fertilize your lawn during a rainy season. Planning out your fertilization activities can be tricky when rain is involved, as wet grass affects the process in several ways. The best time to fertilize a lawn during a rainy season is…
When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, less is definitely more. Applying too much fertilizer or fertilizing too often can quickly lead to fertilizer burn, especially if you opt for a chemical or quick-release fertilizer. Depending on the level of damage, it is possible to fix fertilizer burn on grass. The best way to fix…
Fertilization is a crucial element of any annual lawn care routine to maintain a lawn full of thick, healthy grass. So, knowing how to fertilize your lawn properly is the key to keeping your grass plants green and thriving. There are several steps towards fertilizing a lawn, including testing your soil, purchasing the right fertilizer,…
Fertilization is an essential step when growing grass under any circumstances, particularly when you’re overseeding your lawn. This raises the question of whether it’s best to fertilize before or after overseeding, and how you can provide your new seedlings with the ideal conditions to grow among your existing grass to create a full thick lawn….
Pine-Sol is often regarded as a quick and easy means to kill weeds, mold and other unwanted plants in your garden. It can be used to mild to moderate success, but may see further damages if used often. Pine-Sol will kill grass if reapplied multiple times over time. Even though it can take many reapplications…
When it comes to gardening, timing is very important. Knowing when the best time of year to plant certain seeds can drastically impact your garden’s health and looks. Whilst the answers may seem fairly obvious, there are plenty of circumstances that can change and affect your seeds’ growth. It’s usually advised to plant grass seed…
Getting grass seeds to grow can be somewhat of a challenge. Without existing healthy grass blades to help keep the seedlings moist, they may dry out, leaving you with poor germination and an unattractive, patchy lawn. Therefore, covering the seeds will help lock in the needed moisture to ensure successful sprouting. However, can you use…
Dish soap has commonly been used throughout the years as a makeshift means of garden pest control. It works to varying degrees of effect, depending on the brand, ingredients and how diluted it may be. Dish soap, however, does not immediately kill grass. Extended and recurrent use of dish soap will eventually lead to damaged…
Bermuda grass is a beautiful addition to any landscape which makes it one of the most popular lawns in North America. But what happens when your lawn starts to show signs of sickness or neglect? When you notice patches of dead grass or bare spots, it could seem intimidating, but correcting this is not as…
