Wichita’s hot summers and cold winters make it a challenge for homeowners to choose a grass type for their lawn. Warm-season grass or cool-season grass? Warm-season grass will grow best during Wichita’s summer months but will be too hard to maintain in cold winter. Cool-season grass thrives in winter but […]
The hot and dry weather in Santa Ana presents unique challenges for landscaping. Water Smart landscapes can incorporate a number of plants, artificial turf, structures, and some grasses. Within the confines of Santa Ana’s water restrictions, it is possible to have a beautiful and diverse yard if you plant one […]
One of the rainiest metro areas in the state, Fort Lauderdale is a prime location for grasses to flourish aplenty. And while we get more than 60 inches of rain each year, our growing population has put a strain on our resources. But even with year-round water restrictions and a June […]
When you live in a city that regularly ranks in “Best of” lists — “18th Best Place to Live” and the “2nd Happiest City in America” — your yard also has to live up to the hype. But with Irvine’s dry, summer subtropical climate, and lack of rainfall, growing an […]
Living in Madison, Wisc., means dealing with constant weather changes, and that makes choosing your grass type an important decision for any homeowner. Here’s why: Unlike a garden or the house, you can’t really winterize your lawn or uncover it for the summer sun. You don’t want to be dealing […]
Of course, you know the way, but do you know the way to grow and care for a beautiful lawn in San Jose? That’s where we can help. San Jose’s near-perfect weather (generally warm all year but with hot and dry summers) and water restrictions present some challenges when trying […]
The home of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Akron, Ohio, also is home to hundreds of thousands of plush lawns of primarily four grass types. Look up and you may see the Goodyear blimp (its home base is in nearby Suffield). Look down and you’ll likely see Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, […]
Summer left your lawn looking pretty rough. All that heat and all those hours spent enjoying it took a toll. And cooler temperatures on the horizon aren’t likely to do your lawn any favors. So how do you help it recover and prepare it for the colder weather ahead? It’s […]
ABCs of lawn mowing: How to mow, when to mow, what to mow with Lawn mowing is an important part of keeping your grass healthy and looking good. Done wrong, and your green expanse could turn brown and unattractive. And no fun at all to play on. “Without regular mowing, […]
People who own both dogs and lawns often have a question for their veterinarians: “Why do dogs eat grass?” Grass-eating by dogs is a commonly observed, but rarely studied topic, so there are plenty of opinions. It’s to soothe an upset stomach. It causes them to throw up. It’s to make up for a nutritional deficiency in […]