Tag: lawn care

Scratching your head over your centipedegrass lawn? Here’s everything you need to know about maintaining this warm-season grass type.

When to fertilize centipedegrass? Apply 1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per year per 1,000 square feet during late spring and late summer.

Bermudagrass is a high-traffic, heat-tolerant warm-season grass. Our Bermudagrass guide includes varieties, characteristics, and care.

Free, sustainable, and high-quality mulch often can be found in your city, on your street, or as close as your front porch or backyard.

To prevent lawn mower blight, keep mowers away from tree trunks, trim overgrowth, mulch, and install edging.

It won’t harm your lawn to introduce it to some new friends. Companion planting – a concept familiar to vegetable growers – applies to lawns, too.

Prep your lawn before vacation: mow at your normal height, water deeply, set your sprinklers, and check for weeds so you come back to a healthy yard.

What is carpetgrass? It can be a great grass for your lawn if you live in the South. We cover carpetgrass’s pros and cons and seeding tips.

To prevent spurge in your lawn, apply a pre-emergent herbicide like Balan or Dimension, solarize the soil, and keep a regular lawn care schedule.