Many yard owners aren't sure what to do when dandelions appear in their yard. Do you look outside in your yard and see specks of yellow popping up again? If you don't know much about dandelions, you may be wondering if there is ever a way to get rid of [...]
Fertilizing Your Lawn In Winter Winter is upon us and many of us have the same question- how do I continue caring for my lawn? The temperatures are dropping, the snow is beginning to fall and it may seem as though fertilizing your grass in winter isn't a possibility. The [...]
Common Fescue Grass Problems in Winter Fescue is a good choice for homeowners who want a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn. It is also well suited for use on golf courses and other sports fields. So, what are the most common winter problems for fescue grass? There are five common winter problems for fescue [...]
There's no question that Kentucky bluegrass is a prized turfgrass species. Not only does it have a beautiful, deep green color, but it's also very versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, from residential lawns to golf courses. If you're thinking about planting Kentucky bluegrass seed, it's [...]
Tips for Making a Perfect Lawn At first glance, your lawn might appear to be a lush, green carpet of grass. You may think to yourself, "My lawn looks great. There's grass growing, right?" However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice that it is both brown and full of weeds. Weeds [...]
Choosing the Best Fertilizer for Your Yard When I moved into my house, the lawn needed some serious TLC, so I decided to start with some fertilizer. I quickly realized, however, that there are a plethora of fertilizer options, so I started doing my research on how to choose one. [...]
Indications You're Over-Watering Your Lawn During the summer months, it's easy for homeowners to get caught up in the joy of nurturing their lawn. However, if you aren't paying attention to signs your grass is too wet, it might lead to other problems. After over-watering my Kentucky Bluegrass lawn last [...]
Whether you just seeded your lawn or it is already growing, spray fertilizer is a good way to give nutrients to your grass. You can use spray fertilizer right before mowing the grass so the grass has a deep drink of water and nutrients at one time. It also keeps growth going which will help prevent problems later on such as yellowing of the lawn due to stress.
What Causes Fescue To Turn Yellow? Fescue is a popular type of turfgrass to use for lawns, due in large part to its beautiful green color. The grass can be grown in a wide variety of climates and soils. However, every so often the fescue will turn yellow. So, why [...]
What type of grass requires the least amount of watering? The grass that needs less water when compared to others is fescue. It can do well in concentrated amounts of water as well as desiccating heat (when summer weather is dry and hot) for short periods without sustaining any damage.
