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Lawn Care

Does Artificial Grass Drain Well?

March 7, 2023June 20, 2022 by Jamie
Does Artificial Grass Drain Well

Artificial grass can be a great way to spruce up a front yard or turn a back lawn that refuses to grow into a lush field. Artificial grass has been popular for a while, likely … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

What Does Phosphorus Do for Lawns? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023June 16, 2022 by Jamie
What Does Phosphorus Do for Lawns

When it comes to lawns, nitrogen hogs all the attention. But grass needs 16 essential nutrients to grow healthy and vibrant. One of the major three is Phosphorus (the P in NPK). What is Phosphorus … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

How Often Should I Water My Lawn?

March 7, 2023June 5, 2022 by Jamie
how much should you water your lawn

While there are many different plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs that might be growing in your yard, the grass is also something that demands your attention. It’s just as important as all the other greens, … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

What Does Potassium Do for Lawns? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023June 4, 2022 by Jamie
What Does Potassium Do for Lawns

When we talk about lawn fertilizer, we obsess over nitrogen. Nitrogen is the stuff that makes our grass grow fast and green. But lawns need over 16 soil nutrients, and one of the biggest three … Read more

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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

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

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn Care
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