Crown hydration happens when a plant’s crown takes up excess water during thawing, risking freeze damage during the next cold spell.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
What is Winter Desiccation in Your Lawn?
Winter desiccation happens when turfgrass loses more than half its moisture due to dry winds or sunny days with frozen soil.
What Does Potassium Do for Your Lawn?
Potassium promotes cellular growth, improves nutrient uptake, and protects your turf from environmental stress.
How to Edge a Lawn With a String Trimmer
We’ll show you how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer step by step, from planning your edge to finding the right trimmer angle.
What Does Doveweed Look Like?
Doveweed looks very similar to certain turfgrasses, like St. Augustinegrass, but can be distinguished by its small purple flowers and wide, waxy leaves.
6 Different Nitrogen Sources for the Lawn
From manure to commercial fertilizer and animal products, discover 6 different nitrogen sources for the lawn.
Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn
The benefits of aerating your lawn include improved soil and grass health, deeper root growth, and reduced thatch. But that’s not all.
When to Stop Watering Your Lawn
You may think frequent irrigation is the key to a lush lawn but knowing when to stop watering your lawn […]
What is Lawn Mower Blight?
Lawn mower blight is a tree injury that happens when a mower or string trimmer strikes the base, leaving it open to rot, pests, and diseases.
How to Prevent Lawn Mower Blight
To prevent lawn mower blight, keep mowers away from tree trunks, trim overgrowth, mulch, and install edging.