Your battle with gophers, also known as pocket gophers, will happen underground because these tiny rodents rarely venture above the ground. Gophers target moisture-rich tree and plant roots, causing intense damage within a few hours and creating unsightly holes in yard. Therefore, for your plants and yard’s aesthetics, you must get rid of these herbivorous … Read more
The effort that goes into preparing the area and installing new sod will go to waste if you fail to care for your newly installed lawn. When it comes to annual lawn maintenance, overseeding or reseeding is a crucial part but a new concept to new homeowners hence the question, can you overseed new sod? … Read more
A slight sign of lawn fungal infestation, whether highly visible slimes, rings, threads, spots, or even a tiny patch of brown dead-looking grass, is enough to have you rushing to get fungicide. While this treatment is effective, it requires proper application bringing us to ask, should you water your lawn after applying fungicide? You can … Read more
Generally, weeds should not emerge in new sod since high-quality, premium sod is free of weeds, so you can start a green, fresh lawn of weed-free, healthy grass. Nonetheless, weeds can be a nuisance, especially if you don’t kill them before laying sod, so how to prevent weeds from growing in new sod? The best … Read more
Besides the unsightly nature of a water-logged lawn, poor drainage causes multiple problems that will cost you money and time to handle. These include fungal infestation, poor growth of your grass, diseases, and weed growth; thus, getting ahead of it is vital, so how do you improve lawn drainage with sand. To improve lawn drainage … Read more
Summer presents the ideal conditions to enjoy time outdoors. My lawn is often busy during these months as I enjoy barbecuing, playing with my kids and loved ones, or just lounging. However, if you have ever dealt with gnats, then you know they can quickly turn an otherwise relaxing and enjoyable time outdoors unpleasant. As … Read more
Growing grass in clay soil isn’t a common occurrence since this soil is typically heavy and compacted; hence not conducive for grass growth. Generally, developing a healthy, lush lawn requires effort, and your work is cut out for you when working with less-than-ideal conditions. However, although you will likely have to do more to establish … Read more
Have you ever stepped outside into your backyard, only to find a group of prairie dogs staring right back at you? These cute and furry creatures may seem harmless, but they can wreak havoc on your yard and garden. Not only do they dig extensive networks of burrows, but they also eat away at your … Read more
The topic of dethatching St. Augustine grass is controversial, with the practice even considered highly risky. The thick, sensitive warm-season grass that forms a carpet-like appearance requires proper maintenance practices, so can you dethatch St. Augustine grass? Generally, St. Augustine grass rarely needs to be dethatched because its thick and slightly woody stolons push through … Read more
So, your grass’ growing season is here, whether it is summer for warm-season grass or spring and fall for cool-season grass. In that case, lawn mowing becomes more frequent as grass grows actively. In addition, it means dealing with more grass clippings. Your lawn maintenance routine doesn’t end with having a uniformly cut yard, as … Read more