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Is It Safe to Mow the Lawn While Pregnant?

March 7, 2023November 22, 2021 by Jamie
is it safe to mow the lawn while pregnant

Pregnancy can bring with it many life adjustments including a new wardrobe, limited mobility in the later stages, and changes to your general daily routine. While there is much excitement and anticipated change, there are … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Kentucky Bluegrass Guide: What It Is And How To Grow It

March 7, 2023November 21, 2021 by Jamie
ultimate kentucky bluegrass Guide

Kentucky bluegrass is the most popular cool-season grass, loved for its beautiful emerald and blue-green colour and its soft texture. It’s also the most needy of grasses, requiring a lot of fertilizer, a lot of … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Perennial Ryegrass Guide: What It Is and How To Grow It

March 7, 2023November 20, 2021 by Jamie

Turf-type perennial ryegrass has a lot going for it: it’s beautiful, it needs less water than bluegrass, and it can withstand a lot of wear tolerance. But it also comes with a few deal-breakers. Find … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

Fescue Grass Guide: What It Is & How To Grow It

March 7, 2023November 8, 2021 by Jamie
fescue grass guide: everything you need to know

A key step in creating an amazing lawn is picking the right grass species for your needs. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance lawn that can withstand frigid winters and blazing hot summers, and even … Read more

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How to Plant Grass Seed on Existing Lawn | 4 Steps

March 7, 2023November 4, 2021 by Jamie
plant grass seed on existing lawn

When your lawn is patchy or dying, you don’t have to tear it up and start over. In most cases, you can spread fresh seeds right over the top, and restore your lawn to its … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

5 Ways to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard Naturally

June 23, 2023September 28, 2021 by Jamie
naturally remove ticks from yard

Summer brings out warm weather, barbecues, camping, evenings spent outside, and ticks. Not only are ticks a nuisance, but they can also be dangerous — spreading many diseases, like Lyme Disease, to both humans and … Read more

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How to Convert Your Lawn to a Natural Area (Easy Steps)

October 19, 2023June 19, 2021 by Jamie
How to Convert Your Lawn to a Natural Area (Easy Steps)

You know that lawns are an ecological disaster. The synthetic fertilizers (especially synthetic nitrogen) dumped on lawns to turn them green contribute to global warming and continue to destroy the environment. An hour with a … Read more

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Compost vs Topsoil for a New Lawn | What’s Better?

March 7, 2023December 12, 2020 by Jamie
compost vs topsoil

So you’re looking to establish a new lawn, but you’re not sure what’s better to use: topsoil or compost. What are they and what do you need to grow a vibrant lawn? Topsoil and compost … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

How to Remove Old Grass and Lay New Turf

March 7, 2023December 7, 2020 by Jamie
removing old grass and installing new grass

It’s finally that time, your old lawn just isn’t cutting it for you and all you want to see is a luscious green lawn as you step out your front door. As a homeowner, keeping … Read more

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How to Aerate Your Lawn | Why, When, and How?

June 7, 2023September 15, 2020 by Jamie
aerate lawn tools

Like your hair or body, your lawn needs regular freshening to remain healthy and admirable from afar. With simple upkeep on a regular schedule, you will begin finding it easier to take care of your … Read more

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