Days after laying down your sod you expect to have a green, thriving lawn that looks great even from a far. However, you fast realize that it’s not the case since your sod is not taking root, so the big question is why is your grass not taking root and how can you solve it? … Read more
It’s an exciting time for you and your new sod when it rains, as that ensures your lawn receives sufficient moisture to facilitate growth and eases your job of watering the grass. However, you must ask yourself, can too much rain hurt new sod? Yes, if sod is subjected to heavy rainfall shortly after you’ve laid … Read more
Late summer and early fall are popular times for block parties. During this time, it’s common to find tire ruts on your lawn every time your neighbor holds a block party and their attendees decide to use your yard as a parking spot. To keep off this kind of trespassing that leads to lawn grass damage, you are … Read more
With so many methods of killing moles available, it can be tricky to choose one that will work well on your lawn and render it ground-mole free. Among the many effective methods is using boric acid, a naturally occurring chemical that has been used for many generations to eliminate pests. To get rid of moles … Read more
If you’re a homeowner or gardener, chances are you’ve encountered the dreaded Creeping Charlie at some point in your life. This invasive weed can quickly take over your lawn and garden, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed. But did you know that there are other plants that look like Creeping Charlie? That’s right, there are several … Read more
It may come as a surprise and even concerning to see your new grass turning purple when its natural color is typically green. Some ornamental grasses are purple, but that’s mostly not the case as the grass on your lawn should be green, so it’s understandable to ask why is new grass turning purple? Grass … Read more
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
Have you ever walked out onto your lawn, only to discover an unwelcome surprise? Not a pile of dog poop, but something even worse: mushrooms. These seemingly harmless fungi can quickly take over your yard and become a real eyesore. Moreover, certain species of mushrooms can be toxic to both pets and humans. Therefore, if … Read more
Rats are pretty annoying, and having them in your yard and garden can be quite frustrating, so getting rid of them is a must-do but minding your pets’ safety is also paramount. Rats can damage your property, house, gardens, and even car. Besides being very destructive, rats can also spread diseases to pets and humans. … Read more
While someone driving on your lawn accidentally or even intentionally sometimes is a common issue for homeowners, it isn’t a crime. Luckily, the damage isn’t extensive in most cases unless it rained previously and the soil is still wet, but you need to know what to do to fix the problem. Before fixing the issue, … Read more