Tag: lawn care

Crown hydration happens when a plant’s crown takes up excess water during thawing, risking freeze damage during the next cold spell.

Winter desiccation happens when turfgrass loses more than half its moisture due to dry winds or sunny days with frozen soil.

Potassium promotes cellular growth, improves nutrient uptake, and protects your turf from environmental stress.

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.

Doveweed looks very similar to certain turfgrasses, like St. Augustinegrass, but can be distinguished by its small purple flowers and wide, waxy leaves.

From manure to commercial fertilizer and animal products, discover 6 different nitrogen sources for the lawn.

Discover the benefits of aerating your lawn, from stronger roots to fewer weeds, plus when and how often to aerate for a thicker, healthier yard.

You may think frequent irrigation is the key to a lush lawn but knowing when to stop watering your lawn […]

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.

Explore with me the many reasons why weeds grow in your lawn, including poor soil quality, improper mowing, and seed dispersal by birds.