A Lawn in a Day

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 339)  

A 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?...

A Tip from the Ground Crew

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 223)  

A 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....

A Tip on Thatch

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 212)  

A 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...

About Watering Lawns

( Date Added: Tue May 24 2005   Visits: 122)  

As 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.

Aerate Your Lawn

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 222)  

Aerate Your Lawn Give it Some Air Because they get ignored and abused over winter months, lawns need to get in shape for summer. Before you put down fertilizer and seed, it's a good idea to aerate your lawn. Aeration is the removal of small cores of soil from your lawn which helps to break up compact dirt and packed mulch. Even more important, these holes...

Blowing Your Mowing?

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 206)  

Blowing Your Mowing?Blowing Your Mowing? It's such a basic question: When should you mow your lawn? Yet people commonly get it wrong. Here are a few pointers: Don't mow your grass when it's wet, whether due to weather or watering. That damages the blades and your lawn alike. Don't buzz cut an overgrown lawn to get back on schedule. Instead, cut..

Bum Blade

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 158)  

Bum BladeBum Blade Compared to any other edged tool in your house, your lawn mower's blade lives a pretty grueling life. Granted, it only cuts grass, but over time friction, heat and the occasional branch or stone will wear it down. How do you tell if the blade is as dull as your Uncle Dave? The tips of your freshly cut grass will turn brown and be...

Caring for Your Lawn

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 178)  

Caring for Your LawnCaring for Your Lawn How to make the grass green on your side of the fence A good lawn is a practical and beautiful part of a home landscape, and an investment worth maintaining. Before you go to work on it, however, it's important to know what kind of grass you have. If you don't, take some samples to a local nursery to identify and ask...

Choosing a Lawn Care Service

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 133)  

Choosing a Lawn Care Service Guide to Choosing A Lawn Care Service Many people choose to hire a professional company to help maintain their lawn. Lawn care companies offer a range of services, from fertilizing and pest control to aerating, mowing, and renovation. Lawn care companies should follow the same healthy lawn program outlined. They should also follow the same...

Cut the Mowing Habit

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 128)  

Cut the Mowing HabitCut the Mowing Habit Tired of mowing all summer long? This spring, try landscaping your lawn with beautiful wildflowers, flowering ground covers, shrubs, plants and lush herbs. This low-maintenance landscaping may be the answer to your lawn problems. First, find a problem area (or areas) of your lawn that could use a makeover and check...