Growing Your Grass Greener
This section of the site provides you with lawn care advice and several lawn care tips which should help you in the routine maintenance of your yard. Lawn care covers topics such as mowing your grass, watering your lawn, and fertilizing your grass. It should be mentioned that the grass guides will provide some very detailed information about many of the same subject but targeted for your particular type of grass.
Getting rid of moles in your lawn is essential to maintaining its beauty and your sanity. Mole runs turn brown because the root structure of the grass is destroyed. Mole excavations leave piles of dirt and a hole. These blemishes on your lawn are unacceptable! This article lets you know how to get rid of [...]
If you’re looking for a surefire way to get rid of Japanese Beetles, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 9 methods with proven results for removing these pesky pests from your trees, shrubs and flowers. NOTE: If you don’t currently have Japanese beetles, keep an eye out for them. It’s important to take [...]
Ahh, the neat, rich green texture of your turf! A well-kept front lawn is synonymous with the picture of the peaceful suburban life, and home-owners pour over ten billion dollars a year into lawn care. For years, nobody really cared about the impact of massive doses of fertilizers and herbicides, as long as that little [...]
There is a growing interest amongst people interested in protecting the environment about the use of organic weed control products. These are the same people interested in organic fertilizer. There are several organic weed killers that are effective for spot applications to control weeds. These products usually contain high concentrations of vinegar which act quickly [...]
It’s amusing to wonder if one was trying to grow weeds, would grass invade? Well, we all know that is just a dream for those of us that are trying to cultivate a well manicured and beautiful lawn. Weeds, like troubles in life, are a reality. However there are actions that can be taken in [...]
There is considerable debate that occurs as to the effectiveness of using organic fertilizers versus the chemical fertilizers that are used throughout the world. Chemical fertilizers are synthetic materials derived from man-made chemicals whereas organic fertilizers are the remains or the by product of a once living organism. Organic fertilizers generally include manure (chicken, cow, [...]
There is a wide selection of lawn mowers to chose from for residential use. Gas powered and electric models in a wide variety of types are available. For those that wish to combine exercise with their chores there are people powered reel-type push mowers. Determining exactly what type of lawn mower to use is dependent [...]
Mowing lawns for some may be drudgery, but it is a labor of love for those that wish to maintain a healthy and well manicured lawn. Regular mowing insures healthy turf and mowing at the appropriate intervals will not only insure a beautiful lawn, but will provide sustenance for the root systems. Most grasses should [...]
The obvious objective for lawn watering is to provide the maximum amount of moisture to enable the plant root system to thrive. Too little water is stressful to the grass and too much is wasting a valuable resource. Here are a few simple lawn watering techniques. An in-ground sprinkler system if managed properly is one [...]
Selecting the appropriate type of grass to grow in your yard will make a significant difference in the amount of water that is necessary for lush growth. Warm season and cool season grasses require differing amounts of water to remain healthy. The far North and far South don’t provide many viable choices as one is [...]