Lawn fertilizers are formulated with salts that help restore nutrients in the soil for healthy growth of grass. However, incorrect use of fertilizers can cause more harm than good. Applying more fertilizer on your lawn than required by the grass will always cause fertilizer burn. Plants are usually unable to process fertilizer when supplied in…
Just like the grass, weeds are plants, and they grow the same way grass does. However, weeds are tougher and have a higher level of tolerance that enables them to thrive even in the least supportive conditions for plant growth. So, why is your lawn full of weeds? Weeds growing on your lawn is usually…
Starting a great-looking luscious green lawn is quite an investment that involves lots of money and effort. But no matter the amount of effort you direct to your lawn, things can always go wrong if proper maintenance is not applied. One of the things that can happen to your lawn grass is when it starts…
You wake up one morning, step outside to enjoy your lawn, and find small holes scattered all over the grass. They appeared overnight, like some mystery visitor came while you slept. The grass looks bumpy in places, maybe a bit loose, and you wonder what happened. This is a common problem for many people with…
The pieces of grass produced when mowing a lawn are called grass clippings. The main component of grass is water, and this explains why it decomposes so fast, whether left on the lawn or even when tossed in the compost. Grass clippings also contain very important nutrients like nitrogen, which is highly essential for the…
Bermuda grass is vigorous and more vibrant than most grass species, like fescue. It is resistant to conditions such as drought, heat, and snow, and this is why you will find Bermuda grass growing even when other grass species go into dormancy during winter. Bermuda grass produces through seeds and a vigorous root system that…
However great moss looks, it is unwelcome on our lawns for various reasons. They compete with lawn grass for the nutrients available in the soil. Consequently, they overgrow the grass, thus making the lawn look patchy. And because moss thrives best in clogged soil conditions, the sight of moss on lawns indicates a serious underlying…
Achieving a lush green lawn calls for more than just planting your grass seeds and watering. It involves investing in lots of effort in terms of lawn care and time. Lawn care involves weeding and careful cutting of the tall grass. But no matter how much we may try, we are going to have some…
Bermuda grass is one of the most common grass species for various reasons. It is tougher and can withstand harsh climatic conditions that other types of grasses cannot. It also grows and thickens fast. Some people will argue that it does not require so much care compared to other grass species, but this cannot be…
Bermuda grass is a warm-season grass with fast growth and exceptionally high tolerance for foot traffic. It performs best in full, direct sun, allowing it to stay green during intense summer conditions. The bad news is that bermudagrass will go dormant when temperatures consistently drop below 55 °F (12.8 °C). This is typically in late…