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How to Loosen Hard Soil for Grass Seed
Grass | Soil Types

How to Loosen Hard Soil for Grass Seed

BySarah Kimbrell

The most effective ways to loosen hard soil for grass seed are to till or core aerate the planting area. After this initial aeration, you should then add amendments that will ensure the longevity of the softened soil; suitable substances to amend hard soil include compost, sand, lime, and humic acid. The planting area will…

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Growing Grass in Sandy Soil: A Complete Guide
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Growing Grass in Sandy Soil: A Complete Guide

BySarah Kimbrell

Sandy soil can be a challenging soil type to grow grass in. The structure of this soil type means that it struggles to hold onto water and nutrients well, which is a crucial requirement when trying to grow grass or maintain a mature lawn. However, with the right maintenance, seed type, and planting method, it’s…

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Improving Clay Soil for a Lush Lawn
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Improving Clay Soil for a Lush Lawn

BySarah Kimbrell

Clay soil is notoriously one of the most difficult soil types to work with, especially when it comes to growing grass. Although this soil type has good water and nutrient retention properties, it is highly prone to compaction and has other characteristics that make it more difficult to grow a thick, healthy lawn.  To improve…

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Grow a Lush Lawn with the Best Soil for Grass
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Grow a Lush Lawn with the Best Soil for Grass

BySarah Kimbrell

When you break it down, there’s much more to soil than meets the eye. Being composed of small particles of rocks, minerals, humus, water, and air, soil is a self-sustaining concoction of both living and dead materials. Determined by the natural landscape of the area, this composition varies from yard to yard, and therefore so…

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Discovering Your Soil Type: A Complete Guide
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Discovering Your Soil Type: A Complete Guide

BySarah Kimbrell

Being the literal foundation of the plant life in your lawn and garden, your soil type has a huge impact on how your grass, shrubs, and crops grow. Different types of soils are composed of different types of solid matter. Therefore, they all hold differing properties when it comes to water retention, nutrient availability, and…

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Soil vs. Dirt: What’s the Difference?
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Soil vs. Dirt: What’s the Difference?

BySarah Kimbrell

You could be forgiven for assuming that soil and dirt are the same things. While many consider the two terms interchangeable, there are several features of soil that differentiate it from dirt. As a gardener, it’s important for you to know the differences between soil and dirt to ensure you’re using the best planting matter…

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What’s the Difference Between Topsoil and Garden Soil?
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What’s the Difference Between Topsoil and Garden Soil?

BySarah Kimbrell

When maintaining your garden, any minor change to your regular equipment can lead to unwanted effects throughout the rest of your garden. As a gardener, you should know how sensitive certain plants and produce can be to any changes.  Topsoil and garden soil may seem like different names for the same product, but they are…

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How to Plant Grass Seed on Hard Dirt
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How to Plant Grass Seed on Hard Dirt

BySarah Kimbrell

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…

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5 Of The Best Grass Seed for Sandy Soil
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5 Of The Best Grass Seed for Sandy Soil

BySarah Kimbrell

You might dream of a rolling green lawn outside your door, but is it possible with sandy soil? The good news is that soil of 50-80% sand is excellent for growing certain grass species. Sandy soil is quick draining and well aerated, and conducive to proper root establishment. The caveat is that you might have…

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What Is The Best Grass For Clay Soil?
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What Is The Best Grass For Clay Soil?

BySarah Kimbrell

If you have clay soil, you’re likely to be wondering what the best kind of grass to put in your garden is – because certain kinds of grass will do a lot better growing in clay than other kinds, which will struggle and may not give you good coverage or durability. So, what is the…

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