Lawn Maintenance

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How to Revive your Dead Lawn
Woke up and your lawn is dead? Don't be too hard on yourself. When it comes to lawn care, remember you are dealing with living, breathing plants so even a small mistake can lead to the death of your turf. Check out this article for tips on how you can bring back a good and healthy lawn.
(Watering 101) Early morning watering is key to a healthy summer lawn
During the summer months, it is best to water your lawn in the early mornings to avoid evaporation, which ensures your lawn gets the moisture it needs to handle the impending heat.
What are Macronutrients?
Nitrogen - Nitrogen encourages vigorous growth for the development of a dense attractive lawn. Phosphorous - encourages root development and enhances vigorous plant development in the early stages. Phosphorus is essential for successful seeding and for establishing sod. Potassium - enhances plant tolerance to extreme temperatures and drought, while also playing an essential role in the transfer of nutrients and regulation of water and nutrients.
The Nutrients You Didn’t Know You Needed: Micronutrients for Lawn Care
Whether you’ve been caring for your lawn for a while, or you’re new to lawn care and are just starting to read up on it, you’ve probably heard of the three major macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. What you might not know is that there are also micronutrients for lawn care. Below we share some of the most important micronutrients for lawn care you should look out for when considering different lawn solutions. #DIYlawncare
3 Types of Fertilizers
3 Types of Fertilizers > Slow-Release: often in soil or pellet form and can be mixed directly into the soil where you plant your garden or into your plant container. > Liquids: are easily used for fertilizing a garden, usually applied with a garden hose attachment to get directly to the soil or the flowering plants. > Compost: is an organic option for fertilizing a garden that can include peat moss, rotten manure, leaf mold, bagged humus, and straw or bark mulch.
How to Stripe Your Lawn Like a Sports Field
Have you ever wondered how sports fields have such perfectly striped turf? 🏈⚾ With the right tools, this professional look can also be done at home. Bring football season to your home with a striped lawn in this week's Sod University newsletter.
How to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass Organically 5 Effective Ways
How to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass Organically 5 Effective Ways
Low Maintenance Grass Types
More traditional grasses, like Kentucky Bluegrass, may require a bit more elbow grease to maintain a lush, thick texture and perfect coloring. Grasses such as Bermudagrass, Zoysia grass, and Fescue are considered low-maintenance because of their drought resistance. You do not need to be as rigid with your watering schedule with these grasses, though you should still try to stick to consistent watering. We can help you achieve a thick, luscious lawn regardless of your grass type.
Bermudagrass: Sports Turf of the South
With so many species of grass, it can be daunting to learn how to tell each species apart, much less pick the right one for your lawn without the help of a professional. There are about eight tried and true grass species that reign supreme. One of which is a trendy species that you've most likely heard of— Bermudagrass. But how much do you know about Bermudagrass? #lawncare
What Causes Mushroom Growth in Your Lawn
These are the main reasons why mushrooms are growing on your lawn! Addressing these 4 things will help you prevent mushroom growth in your lawn. 🍄🍄🍄