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...]
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...]
How to Feed Your Lawn Without Chemicals
You can grow a healthy lawn without using synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Chemical-free fertilizers stimulate the healthy growth of roots and blades while they improve the drainage, aeration, and water-holding capacity of the soil. A healthy lawn starts with … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Reel Mower for your Yard
When it comes to cutting your lawn the most environmentally friendly choice out there is a reel mower. Light weight and fueled by your own two feet and a heartbeat, a properly chosen reel mower will do as good as or a better job than any power lawn mower. There are a few … [Read more...]