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…
Green and lush lawns are the pride of any homeowner, and when it doesn’t look its best, a solution must be found and quick! When my lawn took a turn for the worse, I decided to give it an Ironite treatment. Before using Ironite, I researched it to make sure I knew a bit about…
Mowing the lawn can be an unwelcome chore for many gardeners, but the burden of this chore is made lighter when we begin to understand the value of grass clippings as a source of fertility. By composting grass clippings, we can return nutrients to the garden, enriching the soil and enhancing the health and beauty…
A sprinkler system can save you a lot of time each day. In some climates, it’s ideal to water the grass once a day, lest it becomes dry and damaged. Having to go outside and manually water the grass can be time consuming and laborious. Sprinkler systems can help cut down on time spent maintaining…
A clogged sprinkler head can lead to a whole host of problems for your irrigation system. Unclogging a sprinkler head that may be filled with dirt and debris may not be a pleasant job, but it can alleviate the effects of any issues that may be caused by it. Depending on what is clogging the…
Out of all of the weeds you could have in your yard, poison ivy is one of the least desirable. Not only is it unpleasing to the eye, poison ivy can also leave you with an unbearably itchy rash if you’re unfortunate enough to come into contact with it. You can get rid of poison…
An outdoor faucet is a piece of equipment that isn’t often given much thought. However, once you consider the role that it will have to play in order to keep your garden looking fresh and healthy, it may lead to you needing to undertake a certain amount of research to ensure that the equipment you’re…
When installing an irrigation system, the last thing you want is to leave an area of lawn unwatered. This could lead to a patchy looking lawn. Knowing how many sprinkler heads are needed for each zone will help negate this worry and leave you with a healthy lawn. The amount of sprinkler heads you’ll need…
If you’re not sure what quackgrass actually is, chances are you’ve already seen it on your lawn without realizing it. While quackgrass looks like the rest of the grass on your lawn, it is an aggressive invasive weed that you should get rid of. There are a few methods you can use to get rid…
The maintenance of your sprinkler system is necessary to ensure it works as efficiently as possible for as long as possible. Keeping the system running healthily is much more easily done when you are aware of where the system lies. This will make accessing the system easier and less invasive. Locating sprinkler lines can be…
