Every gardener has a unique vision for his or her garden. Whether it’s a soothing sanctuary, a cavalcade of colors, a backyard bistro, a pristine paradise, or a children’s corner, these images of the garden have one thing in common: They all require a measure of privacy. Just … [Read more...]
Overseeding Lawns with Ryegrass
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of PhotoFarmer. Overseeding involves planting an annual cool season grass in the fall on top of a permanent warm-season grass. It’s a popular solution to a major drawback of warm-season grasses, which is that they go dormant after the first … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn
Kentucky bluegrass is the turf grass species most widely used in the northern half of the U.S. It produces a dark-green, medium textured, dense turf and spreads by underground rhizomes that can self-repair damaged spots. A cool season turf grass, Kentucky bluegrass can go … [Read more...]
Using Bahiagrass for a Lawn
Bahiagrass is widely used for pastures and along roadsides in the southeastern United States. As a lawn grass it does not produce dense dark green turf, but it is an excellent choice for infertile and sandy soils in warm drought-prone climates. With near-woody rhizomes that … [Read more...]
Grow St. Augustine Grass for Warm Climate Lawns
Photo found on Flickr, courtesy of dno1967. St. Augustine grass produces a dense, blue-green turf that grows well in warm and humid climates. It’s adaptable to a variety of soils and tolerates salt and high temperatures. Some varieties can even grow in shade. It’s easy to … [Read more...]
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