Tilling is the process of turning over soil in order to break it down and loosen it up, carried out either by hand or by using powered tilling equipment. It significantly improves the condition of a planting area by working to aerate the soil, destroying weeds, and helping with pest control, which creates the ideal…
It’s mowing season, and you’re having to mow your lawn on a weekly basis. You may be asking yourself: what should I do with all of these grass clippings? Well, before you go throwing your grass clippings straight into the garbage, there are several different ways you can repurpose those clippings for the benefit of…
Over time, it’s inevitable that the soil in your lawn will become hard, compacted, and overgrown with thatch. This can have a disastrous effect on your grass plants, as they need plenty of access to air, water, and nutrients to keep growing green healthy blades. At this point, you need to step in and aerate…
Your lawn has three layers – the top layer is the grass, the bottom layer is the soil, and the layer of matter that sits at the base of your grass blades in between the grass and soil is known as ‘thatch’. Dethatching is the process of removing this layer using specialized dethatching equipment. While…
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…
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 – all of which can take quite a toll on the health of your grass. While you want to keep your dog happy, you probably…
There are many reasons that you might not want mushrooms in your lawn; they can be unsightly, and if you have pets or small children, you might be concerned for their safety in terms of accidentally ingesting the mushrooms. Mushrooms normally occur in damp, shady conditions, and their fruiting bodies (the part you see) can…
Bleach is a useful and versatile cleaning agent in the house, but what about when you apply it to the garden? Does it kill grass, and what about other plants? The answer is that bleach will certainly kill grass, especially in large quantities, and you won’t see it grow back quickly either. You might want…
