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A Lawn in a DayA Lawn in a DayA Lawn in a Day It's lawn-planting time. Should you lay sod or sow seed? Sod has the edge Don't despair if you've just moved into a new home that has compacted subsoil where a front lawn should be or if your old lawn looks like a worn-out rug. The time and effort required to create a lush green lawn are probably less than you think. How?... |
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A Tip from the Ground CrewA Tip from the Ground CrewTip From the Groundcrew The guys on the grounds crew know that you shouldn't mow a tall, wet lawn because you can damage the grass blades. But there are times you absolutely have to cut it. Like when a home stand begins or when relatives are coming over to your house. So here's a little advice they gave me and I'll pass it along to you.... |
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A Tip on ThatchA Tip on ThatchA Tip on Thatch Though you tend to think only about the inch of each grass shoot that makes up your lawn, there's a whole root system working underneath it. Over time, some of those roots decay, causing thatch, a layer of dead material. Allowed to grow thicker than a half inch, it can choke a lawn of water and air and slowly... |
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About Aerating & DethatchingThere's a whole new world of lawn care below the surface of your grass. All the foot traffic, fertilizing, mowing and watering going on above is causing soil compaction and thatch down below. This prevents the grass roots from getting adequate water and nutrients, as well as providing a safe place for bugs to hide. |
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About Edging and TrimmingNo matter what type of lawn mower you use, it will inevitably miss a few stray blades of grass in hard-to-reach areas. Trimming (that is, cutting stray high grasses) and edging (grooming the lawn's edges by cutting along them vertically) give the lawn a finished look. Essential Tools |
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About MowingProper mowing can mean the difference between a so-so lawn and a great one. There are a few simple decisions to make when mowing that make a difference in your lawn. |
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About SeedingThere are three basic things you need to do to get good results when planting grass seed: * Buy good seed * Prepare the soil properly * Keep it moist after planting |
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About Watering LawnsAs a general rule, most lawns require about one inch of water per week from rain or sprinkling. But many people ask, "How long should I water to equal one inch?" Well, it depends on your water pressure and the type of sprinkler you choose — find out more by exploring the links below. |
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