You must put in the work to have that green, healthy, full lawn without patches, but what does caring for my lawn entail, you may ask? Besides watering it properly and mowing well, you must also feed your grass, which sometimes presents unintended results, with your grass turning yellow after fertilizing. Yellow grass isn’t appealing, … Read more
Grubs can cause significant damage to your lawn, leaving it brown and patchy. These pests feed on the roots of grass, making it difficult for your lawn to absorb water and nutrients. While chemical pesticides can be effective in getting rid of grubs, they can also be harmful to the environment and your health. In … Read more
Slime mold, those primitive fungi-like organisms, do not pose any threat to your lawn, but darn, they are ugly. So, while harmless, slime mold can detract from your lawn’s aesthetic appeal, making an area that once looked pristine unsightly if left untreated. Don’t panic if you find slime mold on your lawn, as it only … Read more
In your pursuit to give your grass the boost it needs to thrive, you’ll come across bags labeled “Lawn Food” as well as those labeled “Lawn Fertilizer.” This leaves you asking: what the difference between these products is. Also, more importantly, which one suits your lawn? Lawn fertilizer and lawn food are usually used synonymously. … Read more
Besides the primary nutrients necessary to grow a lush green lawn, your grass also requires secondary nutrients like sulfur. Although your lawn needs sulfur in lower quantities compared to potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus, it helps increase the soil’s PH. It can take many years for a sulfur treatment to make an impact on your lawn … Read more
Your work on your lawn, whether everyday clean-up or in-depth lawn maintenance, produces waste. Disposing of yard waste may seem easy, but not knowing how to do it properly can easily become stressful. Yard clean-up is crucial if you want to have a clutter-free home. So, after completing your maintenance work, like mowing, ensure you … Read more
Grass, though often desirable in lawns, looks unsightly in a flower bed. Grass can quickly take over your flower beds, competing with your flowers for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Getting rid of these unwanted guests is a priority, but you must do so without killing your desirable plants unless you want to start afresh. The … Read more
Do you have fungi growing in your lawn or insects using your grass as shelter and a source of food and wondering how to get rid of them naturally? You have probably come across the idea of spraying the lawn with soapy water as a herbicide, but does soapy water kill lawn fungus? Yes, soapy … Read more
I love the soft, cushiony feeling of stepping on clover, but my sentiments on this flowering plant aside, not everyone likes it. Clover in lawn can be a nuisance, especially if you want to keep a uniform grass lawn. So, if this weed invades your lawn, you’ll naturally want to figure out how to get … Read more
A lush and vibrant lawn adds to the beauty of your property and provides a pleasant environment for outdoor activities. However, when you start to see yellowing grass blades in your lawn, it can be quite frustrating. Yellow grass blades can be caused by several factors, including overwatering, underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, pests and diseases and more. … Read more