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7 Easy Ways to Thicken a Thin Lawn

March 7, 2023June 4, 2022 by Jamie
Easy Ways to Thicken a Thin Lawn

Having a thin lawn can be unsightly and tarnish the overall atmosphere of your outdoor living space. Luckily if you have a thin lawn, there is no need to feel stuck. Thickening your lawn is … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

St Augustine vs Bahia: What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023June 4, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine grass compared to bahia

It’s tricky to grow a nice lawn on sandy soil, especially when it also comes with part shade. For that reason, St Augustine has been a long-time favorite of the southern US. But newcomer Bahia … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn Care

St Augustine vs Zoysia Grass: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Zoysia

Choosing the right grass for your needs will save you a lot of time and trouble in the long run, especially when you need to pay a lot for plugs or sod to even get … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn Care

St Augustine vs Fescue: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Fescue

If you’re looking for a grass that will do well on that shady side of your Zone 9 yard, you may be considering St Augustine or Fescue for the job. While St Augustine has been … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Buffalo Grass vs St Augustine: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Buffalo Grass Vs St Augustine

While Buffalo Grass is often confused with St Augustine, they’re very different grasses. As one of the few native North American grasses, Buffalo Grass is becoming more popular as a turfgrass, as it’s uniquely suited … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Is Artificial Grass Slippery When Wet? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 12, 2022 by Jamie
Artificial Grass Slippery When Wet

Artificial grass is well known for its layering and the extreme drainage properties it has, so whenever it gets wet it really doesn’t get very slippery. It’s designed to keep moisture away and improve traction, … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides

How Long Does Artificial Grass Last? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 12, 2022 by Jamie
Can Artificial Grass Last

Sometimes we all want a green lawn with lush green grass, just without all the maintenance and  lawn care that having a green lawn throws at us. When that desire strikes, sometimes we decide to … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides

What Does Too Much Grass Seed Look Like?

March 7, 2023May 12, 2022 by Jamie
too much grass seed on lawn answered

Grass seed is where grass comes from, and if you are dissatisfied with the way your yard looks, then you might be tempted to scatter some grass seeds and ensure that some new growth covers … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides

Perennial Ryegrass Vs Tall Fescue: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 9, 2022 by Jamie
Perennial Ryegrass Vs Tall Fescue

While we may be tempted to just grab a bag of seed off the hardware store’s shelf, taking time to choose the right grass species for your cool-season or transition zone lawn can save you … Read more

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Bermuda Vs Tall Fescue: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023May 1, 2022 by Jamie
bermuda grass vs tall fescue grass comparison photo

Whether you’re establishing a new lawn or overseeding, picking the right grass is the key to a great lawn that needs less money, time, and work. In the Southern US, high-maintenance Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.) … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden
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