TruFuel is a range of ethanol-free fuels mixed with a certain proportion of lubricants, stabilizers, and detergents, made for the smaller engines of outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers. This fuel mixture helps 2 or 4-cylinder engines run smoother, stay cleaner, and they spare you the task of mixing fuel with conditioners yourself. Is TruFuel …
The ideal rolling green lawn is a completely flat, trim field, but it takes ongoing attention to keep it this way. If you don’t regularly top dress and level your lawn, you’ll notice the lumps and divots that can develop over time from many different causes. Even a healthy lawn will have its share of …
Bark and woodchip mulch is a favorite ground cover for planting areas within and around the lawn. It insulates ground temperatures, keeps in moisture, and breaks down slowly over several years. These same features, however, can make mulch a good growing environment for fungus or fungal colonies when conditions are moist. With some regular attention …
Fences are important features of a yard, not only defining the parameters but also keeping some things in and other things out. When your lawn butts up against the fence, the mower can’t reach the edges closest to the fence, leaving that job to the weed trimmer. A weed trimmer, however, can beat up your …
If you have blue fescue in your yard, you likely chose this ornamental for its vibrant silvery blue foliage and light tufted flowers (and maybe also for its ease of care). As a fescue, it has some characteristics in common with the tall fescue turf grass, like growing in bunches and cool-season heartiness. This species …
While clover lawns are increasingly popular as a ground cover, if it’s competing against your grass for space and resources, it becomes a problem that needs attention. You may have had to deal with clover in your yard before, and if you have, you know it’s a common weed that stays around throughout all growing …
When pre emergent season arrives, Dithiopyr is one of the top choices for annual weed control. It can be found both as an active ingredient in weed and feed granules, and as a concentrate product, under the brand name Dimension. Dithiopyr is a popular choice as a late spring pre emergent for crabgrass, dallas grass, …
One of our favorite summertime activities is getting the mower out and cutting the grass. It’s important not to overdo it, especially in the summer, but mowing is actually helpful to the lawn. It doesn’t just keep the yard looking neat, but it helps it stay resilient under the stressors of the warmest months, including …
Overseeding is one of the best ways to promote a dense and vibrant turf. There are several ways you can prepare the yard to accept new grass seed, one being to cut the grass to better expose the soil surface. Cutting the grass at the time of planting also coordinates the period of rest your …
There are many different reasons the pull string on your mower is stuck. Without the proper knowledge, it can be hard to diagnose the problem, much less fix it. Mowers are machinery, and something is bound to go wrong at some point. There are a few common problems, which we just so happen to know …
Clover is a fast-spreading weed and can easily dominate the area it begins to grow. Which is lovely… if growing clover is the goal. We’re guessing it’s not. Prodiamine is used to kill many different species of pesky plants, but is it good for killing clover? That’s what we’re here for (not to kill clover …
Every lawn needs a specific ratio of fertilizer to maximize its potential. This ratio is typically made up of a combination of several vital ingredients; Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus. Each chemical provides a key element to your lawn. It might not sound obvious, and we’re here to help. There is something similar to an exact …
Larger yards tend to require larger equipment to keep up with maintenance and landscaping projects. If you’re trying to decide between purchasing a compact tractor or a zero turn mower, it will come down to what you need to use it for. In either case, both machines are designed to deliver high quality cuts to …
Prodiamine can be found as the active ingredient in many weed control formulas targeting crabgrass and other annual weeds. It can also be purchased in a fine granular form that’s mixed with water and applied as a liquid, notably sold as Barrier and Prodiamine 65 WDG (water dispersible granular). When the time comes to apply …
St. Augustine is a warm season turf that is loved for its dense coverage and big, soft blades. It can be a challenge to maintain, but with a dedicated routine, you can keep the lawn green and thick. Growing Conditions For St Augustine The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by focusing on …
When you’re working with weed killers, it’s important to make sure the application is coordinated with the growing needs of your grass. Most pre emergent herbicides interfere with growth of grass seeds the same way they do with weed seeds, so you’ll have to be thinking several months out when planning an application. Keeping Weeds …