Walking on grass can temporarily damage the blades of grass, but unless it is done in a continuous, heavy manner over time, it won’t kill the grass. When you walk on lawns and other turf-covered areas, your weight sinks down into the soil beneath the grass. This compresses and flattens the soil particles together, which …
If you’ve never seen a grass bubble in your lawn, it can be a bit of a surprise. Grass bubbles looks like blisters under the grass and can be pretty tricky to get rid of. In this article we’ll look into the causes of grass bubbles, but more importantly how to get rid of them …
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Mowing your lawn can have a negative effect on its health and may even cause serious damage. Yellow grass in the trail of your lawnmower could indicate underlying issues with your lawn. One of the most common reason that grass turns yellow is because you mow too much of the grass in one session. As …
Do you have rocks in your lawn? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with this problem. Rocks can be a pain to get rid of – but not only do they make your lawn less aesthetically pleasing, they also can prevent plants from growing and they even can damage your lawnmower …
Drying up your lawn may initially seem like a daunting task, especially if you have a muddy yard with stagnant water. A wet lawn can cause a myriad of problems such as dying plants, grass, insect infestations, mosquito breeding and other issues with pests. To avoid all of these difficulties, learning how to dry out …
Having a green and healthy lawn is the goal of almost every homeowner. However, sometimes despite our best efforts, grass can develop white tips. This is most likely caused by powdery mildew. This is sometimes called “white grass,” because it looks like flour was sprinkled on top of the grass. While this disease is not …
If you don’t remove weeds before planting grass, the weeds will compete with your grass over the soil, and your grass might die. If you properly remove the weeds first, your grass will grow thick and strong. It is not easy for weeds to spread to a place where the grass is thick because the …
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What causes grasses to go dormant, and how long can they survive without nutrients and water before returning to their full growth cycle? While many species of plants may need more than one season to develop after germinating fully, some plant types are much slower growing. In general, two main factors affect recovery from dormancy: …
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The last thing you want to hear after seeding your lawn is that your grass seeds won’t sprout or grow. Whether you have very little growth or none at all, this can be corrected with the right strategies. There are several reasons why your grass seed is not growing. Let’s take a look at the …
Keeping your grass healthy and vibrant is important for a variety of reasons. However, as seasons change, the temperature and environmental changes can take their toll on your grass. Depending on where you live, your grass will react slightly differently to the winter. In colder climates such as the Northeast region of the United States, …
