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…
For too many homeowners, lawn care is dictated through a trial-and-error process. It can often feel frustrating when you’re trying to figure out the correct way to care for your lawn, and nothing seems to be working. To adequately care for your lawn, however, you’ll first need to identify the type of grass you have! …
The key to a gorgeous green lawn is to apply the correct amount of fertilizer. Too much and the grass may suffer, too little, and your efforts will have little effect. A soil test helps to determine the application rate of fertilizer you need to use on your grass. Different brands of fertilizers state various…
When kept in healthy condition, St. Augustine grass should form a thick, carpet-like lawn, free of bare or patchy areas. So, if you’ve noticed that areas of your St. Augustine lawn have started to die off, you’ll need to do some investigative and reparative work to find out the potential sources of the problem and…
Grass growth and dormancy is a confusing topic for most homeowners. You need to know when the grass stops growing each season so you can fertilize the lawn in the fall, mow at the right time, and prepare for winter weather. Generally speaking, grass will stop growing between late September and early November, when the…
Nothing can be more frustrating than seeing unattractive bald patches of dead grass on your gorgeous green lawn. In most instances, you start wondering what’s happening because the grass on other parts of your yard is thriving. The question of whether grass will spread to bare spots on your lawn ultimately depends on the type…
It doesn’t take a master gardener to know that grass needs a consistent supply of water during its season of active growth to stay alive and healthy. With that said, it can be a bit of a challenge when trying to determine the fine details of your watering schedule – the grass species, the climate…
Maybe you’re deciding what to do with a half-full bag of grass seed leftover from a seeding job, or you’ve dug out an old bag of seed from the back of the shed, only to find that it’s past its sell-by date. You may be wondering, does grass seed go bad? Is it okay to…
