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10 Types of Grass in California (& 5 Lawn Alternatives)

In Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieJanuary 23, 2023

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 …

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Can You Mow Frozen Grass?

In Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care, Winter by JamieNovember 30, 2022

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 …

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How to Melt Ice on Grass? (4 Safe Options)

In Lawn Care, Winter by JamieNovember 30, 2022

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 …

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What Temperature Does Grass Stop Growing?

In Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieNovember 30, 2022

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 …

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How to Use Triple 13 Fertilizer (Detailed Guide)

In Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieNovember 11, 2022

Triple 13 fertilizer is an all-purpose home fertilizer that supports the growth of almost anything that you can grow, from your lawn, to shrubs, trees, flowers, and vegetables. Applied in …

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Does Grass Grow in the Winter?

In Grass Guides, Lawn Care, Winter by JamieNovember 8, 2022

When the lush green carpets of lawns get covered first with falling leaves, and then with blankets of snow, you may wonder how your grass plants will survive the freezing …

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How Long Will Sod Last on a Pallet?

In Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieOctober 23, 2022

Whether you are staring at a sea of dirt around your newly-built home, or have an existing lawn in dire need of renewal, rolled sods are the quickest way to …

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How Much Sod Can 1 Person Lay in 1 Day?

In Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieOctober 23, 2022

A lush, velvety lawn has long been considered essential for home landscaping, and the easiest way to achieve it is by installing sods. However, laying sod is a demanding physical …

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Kikuyu Grass Guide: What It Is And How To Grow It

In Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care by JamieOctober 11, 2022

Either hailed as a dream grass or despised as an aggressively invasive weed, Kikuyu grass is controversial. While it grows densely, survives hot droughts, and is even budget-friendly, Kikuyu grass …

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Ultimate Guide to Clover Lawns: What Is It & How to Grow It

In Grass Guides, Lawn Care by JamieSeptember 27, 2022

Grass lawns are notorious for guzzling up synthetic fertilizer, chemical pesticides and herbicides, water, and homeowners’ precious weekends and money. While some grass species are more environmentally friendly and low …

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