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, […]
Fans, players and sportscasters love to boast about their home team’s field of dreams, but who really has one? Each year, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), an organization of 2,700 men and women professionals who oversee sports fields worldwide, cuts through the tall grass to present its Field of […]
Most homeowners want that perfect lawn. When they view a burnt or bare spot because of some lawn pest, it can be frustrating — but there’s always a reason for it. “A lot of times, the damage starts out as spots that don’t match the healthy areas of the lawn. […]
Fall is one of the best times in Detroit. The temperatures start to get cooler, and the leaves on the trees change colors and start to drop. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy fall festivals with your family. Your yard also requires some specific tasks to ensure […]
Mowing can be a hassle, especially if you have a massive lawn. You’ve seen those sporty little mowers happily munching away at the neighbor’s grass, cutting each blade to a specific length and stowing itself away at the end of the mow. Is a robotic mower the right choice for […]
A new generation of electric lawn mowers is drawing Americans with the promise of tackling their mowing chores without having to go buy oil and gas, spending the afternoon with ear protection on, swimming in your lawn mower’s exhaust. Environmental consciousness and advances in electric mower performance are convincing more […]
If you surf the web for lawn-mowing advice, you’ve probably seen this: Make your last mow of the season low — cut your grass lower than normal before putting your mower away for the winter. Hold on, experts say. Setting mowing height too low could easily damage your lawn. And […]
Most of us view keeping up a great lawn as a three-step process: you water, you fertilize and you apply pesticide. But a federally-funded study into America’s growing number of residential showpieces suggests that peer pressure also keeps our mowers mowing. According to the newly released $2 million National Science […]
One of the key aspects of creating a successful landscape design for your home involves understanding how your family uses your outdoor space. When your closest family members include dogs, it’s important to consider how they use your landscape, too. Don’t believe the naysayers. Lawns, landscapes and healthy, playful hounds […]
If you hope to change things up with your curb appeal, your lawn or backyard, several organizations, and companies have researched the biggest trends coming next year. They found the most popular ways to enhance your property along with the latest technology for your outdoor upkeep. “It’s important for people […]