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Seeding New LawnsSeeding New LawnsHow to Seed New Lawns Fall is the time to reinvigorate your existing lawn, or plant a new one. Turf grasses are broadly grouped as warm or cool season, based upon their optimum temperatures for growth. Generally, it's best to use warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda grass, centipede grass, St. Augustine grass and... |
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Sharpen a Rotary Mower BladeSharpen a Rotary Mower BladeSharpen a Rotary Mower Blade Don't beat your grass into submission with a club. A dull blade doesn't cut evenly, strains the mower, increases the chance of lawn disease, and turns the tops of the grass brown. Damage and wear can also throw the blade out of balance, resulting in excessive vibration that is both uncomfortable for you and... |
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Sharpen Mower BladeSharpen Mower BladeSharpen Mower Blade What You Need Socket Wrench Screwdriver 1. First remove the spark plug and then the blade from the mower. 2. Place removed blade into a vice. Grind the blade parallel to the original angle, removing as little metal as possible with the grinding stone. 3. Clean dirt and debris from the blade. A balanced blade will stay... |
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Sowing Your LawnSowing Your LawnSowing Your Lawn Different grass types are designed to work in different climates. Sometimes, you may even need different types of grass in high sun areas and shady spots. Ask the expert at your local hardware store about what's right for your particular area. To prepare ground for a new lawn, rototill the top soil to a depth of two to... |
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Thatch FactsThatch FactsFacts on Thatch As your lawn starts to dig in for a long summer, you may notice that it's getting choked with thatch (which is a layer of excess plant matter that spreads around your blades of grass). In time, thatch will strangle your lawn to death. How do you avoid it? First, cut back on fertilizer, which tends to encourage a thatch... |
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We´re experiencing a drought. What can I do for my grass besides watering?If the grass is still growing, mow higher to encourage the roots to go deeper. The time between waterings needs to be stretched to the maximum. Make sure to water efficiently, wasting no water to runoff, and water thoroughly. During severe water shortages, let the lawn go brown. Many lawns simply go dormant during times of low rainfall. A healthy lawn of a perennial grass, though completely brown, can survive months of no water and recover quickly once rains return. |
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What is causing this yellow spot in my lawn?It is virtually impossible to determine the cause of the problem you are experiencing with your lawn without being able to see it firsthand. There are a number of possible causes for a lawn to yellow and look unhealthy: fungus/disease, the need for a fertilizer, lack of watering or insect damage. |
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When is the best time to dethatch my lawn?We recommend that you dethatch your lawn before your first application of fertilizer in the spring. Fall is another good time to do this, especially if you are going to over-seed the lawn. |
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