Whether you’re a professional gardener, or just a gardening enthusiast, there’s nothing that brings you more joy than watching a lawn you spent so much time and energy into blooming beautifully with healthy plants and colorful flowers. However, with gardening comes one big responsibility you must always keep in mind, and that is, having to…
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…
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…
Agricultural lime could be a lifeline for anyone looking to spruce up or revive a lawn that has seen better days. But can you put too much lime on your lawn? Unknown to many who try this trick, you can have too much of a good thing. Too much lime can limit your lawn’s access…
Whether you’re reseeding to revive an existing lawn, or trying to grow a brand new lawn from scratch, growing grass is a delicate process that requires meticulous attention to detail. One of the most important elements of this process is knowing when and for how long you should water your lawn. Newly planted grass seed…
There are a number of different factors that can have an impact on how long it takes for grass seed to germinate and grow into full green blades. Different types of grass will germinate at different rates, and this rate can also be affected by external conditions such as the weather, time of year and…
If you’ve got moss in your lawn, you’re likely to be pretty annoyed by it. While moss is good for the environment, many people do not want it in their lawns, and may be frustrated by its presence. However, getting moss out of your grass can be difficult to do, because it’s usually a result…
You may have heard of adding lime to your garden, and if so, you might be wondering what the purpose of it is. Lime is really good for your lawn, and can be a great way to help fight back things such as moss. If you’re questioning why your lawn is looking yellow when you…
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…
If you’ve just set down some new sod and you’re excitedly watching it take root and settle into a lawn, you might be wondering how soon you can take a mower over it and start cutting the blades short and even. A lot of people wait longer than they need to; you might be surprised…
