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
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
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
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