Tag: grass

Keep Your Lawn Lush with Overseeding

Overseeding can reinvigorate lawns where the grass has developed thin patches. In some parts of the country, homeowners can also overseed their yards with winter rye grass for a lush green lawn through the winter months. Here’s a guide to why, how, and when to overseed your yard. What is overseeding? When a lawn has… Read more »

Mow and Go: Choosing a Zero-Turn Lawnmower

Lawn mowing can be a tedious and tiring chore. What if there were a way to turn that drudgery into something more like fun? Introducing the zero-turn lawnmower. Best used for large properties, zero-turn lawnmowers zip nimbly across lawns like a go-cart. Let’s ride! What is a zero-turn lawnmower? Zero-turn lawnmowers have powerful engines that… Read more »

Scarify Your Lawn To Keep It Healthy

If grass clippings have accumulated on your lawn, you should periodically clear the resulting thatch so that water and nutrients can penetrate the soil. Known as scarifying, this process of raking up thatch is essential for the health of your lawn. Here’s what you need to know. What is and is not thatch If you… Read more »

Home Irrigation System Basics

Your home’s landscape is a big investment. Taking good care of it starts with regularly scheduled watering of plants and grass. The best way to accomplish that is with a home irrigation system. Here’s how to operate and maintain your sprinkler system correctly. How an irrigation system works Let’s take a tour of your home… Read more »

A Handy Guide to the Best Types of Grass for Your Lawn

If a beautiful lawn is important to you, it’s time to study up on what type of grasses thrive — and which don’t — in your region of the country. Much progress has been made developing grasses that are drought tolerant and resistant to diseases, but you still must choose according to your climate. Consult… Read more »