What Attracts Ticks To My Yard?
As we enjoy our backyards during the summer, so too are ticks. While ticks are found in woodland areas and long grass, your yard can be just as much of a haven. If you’re not … Read more
Lawn Care
The Minimum Soil Depth for Growing Grass Over Rubble
You’ve moved into a newly-constructed home, only to find that your property is covered in builder’s rubble. Obviously, turning that raw earth into a healthy, thriving lawn is going to be among your first priorities, … Read more
Can I Walk on My Lawn After Aeration? (or should I wait)
You’ve gone to the hard work of aerating your lawn. Now, you wonder how long you should wait before walking on it again. Maybe you have kids itching to play or a dog needing some … Read more
What Happens When You Mow Over Weeds?
Into each garden some weeds must come, sooner or later. After all, short of erecting an impermeable barrier over your lawn and garden, weed seeds will end up on your property, while other undesirables will … Read more
Minimum Soil Depth for Growing Grass Over Concrete
If you have a large patch of concrete on your property that you want to get rid of, it can be tempting to consider simply covering it with grass rather than going to the expense … Read more
7 Types of Grass in Colorado
If you’ve lived in Colorado for any length of time, then you know it’s not a “sow it and it will grow” kind of place. Colorado’s alkaline clay soil and dry, drought-prone conditions (along with … Read more
10 Types of Grass in California (5 Lawn Alternatives)
With mega droughts threatening California and lawn irrigation accounting for 70% of all household water use, picking the right grass (or lawn alternative) can not only provide you with a better looking lawn when droughts … Read more
Can You Mow Frozen Grass?
Sometimes, an early freeze may catch you and your lawn by surprise. You want to give your grass one last cut before its long winter’s nap, and then you wake up to find the temperature … Read more
How to Melt Ice on Grass? (4 Safe Options)
One of the iconic images of winter is a thick blanket of snow covering the ground. For the most part, leaving it untouched is the best thing possible for your dormant lawn, as it insulates … Read more
What Temperature Does Grass Stop Growing?
Maintaining a lush, green lawn is one of the primary preoccupations of most homeowners. However, in most parts of North America it’s not possible to keep grass growing year-round. At both ends of the temperature … Read more