You can tell grass is growing in a healthy, fertile soil because it will be darker green and the blades will stand up instead of laying down or curling. You’ll also see clumps of thatch coming off as you drag a rake through your lawn. This thatch should never grow over ¼ inch thick. If…
Before you fertilize, mow your lawn. Then water it deeply to encourage the grass roots to grow deeper into the soil. Then spread fertilizer. You can use a drop spreader, but make sure it only drops on one side of the lawn at a time so that you work in equal amounts. When using granular…
With winter approaching, it’s time to prepare your sprinkler system for the months away. Whether you have an underground or overhead sprinkling system, there are important steps that need to be taken in order for your lawn to survive the winter months. This is a guide on how to properly turn off and drain your…
Winter lawn care is possible if you know how to prepare your yard for the harshest weather conditions. Many people opt out of taking care of their meadows during the colder months, but neglecting your lawn could ruin it for future summers. If some preventative maintenance is done before winter begins, there’s no reason why…
As a lawn care professional, you must be able to properly explain the different types of fertilizers used in home lawns as well as your application techniques and schedule. Below is a simple guide that can be used by homeowners to understand fertilizer applications in their lawns, as well. The use of fertilizer in the…
Pumps are the most important components of a sprinkler system. In fact, it is the main reason why you are able to see the water flowing properly to your lawn. Think about this: If there is no pump in your system, then all water will drain out into the soil without reaching the intended plants…
For most homeowners, finding the best lawn mower under 400 is the most lucrative option. This is based on price because you cannot find a wide range of lawn mowers that are super cheap while also very good. The main reason why the better lawn mowers cost more money is due to little design flaws…
If you’ve been looking around for the best wifi lawn sprinkler controller, then you’re in the right place. Water conservation is something we should all be practicing when it comes to caring for our environment. Luckily, there are a lot of devices available now that can help you water your lawn or garden while conserving….
If you are an avid gardener, then you know just how important a good sprinkler system is in your lawn. Here I will share with you some tips about the best in ground sprinkler systems for water supply to your lawn. No matter how much fertilizer you use on your lawn – watering is essential,…
A reel mower is designed for people who want the ease and simplicity of a mower, but do not need or have room for an electric mower. Reel mowers require no gas or batteries. They are human-powered and have zero emissions, which allows you to use them virtually anywhere including your backyard, front lawn and…