Calcium is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and most soils in the US have a good amount of it. All plants need calcium for strong cells and firm roots, stems, and leaves. It’s hard to give your lawn too much calcium, but if calcium levels on a soil analysis are too high, …

Sod is an excellent way to achieve an envy-worthy lawn. Instead of going through the tedious work of prepping the soil, planting grass seed, and meticulously watering multiple times a day, sod gives you an instant lawn. If you’re considering laying sod to create a beautiful lawn, you might be wondering when is the best …

Grubs can be annoying, especially when they interrupt a beautiful growing season. If not careful, the infestations can spread quickly, damaging most of your lawn. Frustrating, yes. Incurable? No.  You’ve fully committed to this grass-growing business. So far, it’s going wonderfully. You’ve taken the proper steps to grow, fertilize, and maintain your grass. Except for …

The beautiful, towering mature trees catching the wind as it whispers over your home are a great addition to almost any yard. While these trees can be a nuisance at times, many folks love the benefits they bring: cooling shade in the hot summer months, a perfect perch for a birdhouse, etc.  However, although these …

Sprinkler systems save you tons of time and money. Instead of dragging a hose and sprinkler to certain areas of the lawn (and maybe accidentally leaving it on for hours), the sprinkler system has you covered. It simplifies the process of maintaining a lush, thick, grassy lawn for picture-perfect curb appeal. However, like most things …

Zoysia grass is a popular pick for transitional grass areas. The transitional zone is an irregular band that spans the low to mid United States, including lower California, upper Arizona, upper Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, etc. This area falls between the Northern and Deep South/Gulf regions, where cool and warm-season grasses thrive.   Since …

Taking care of the tiny grass seeds that are trying to take root in your lawn isn’t as simple as dumping a few buckets of water over the top and calling it good. Instead, watering new grass seeds requires a much more precise process.  We’re not trying to scare you – we don’t mean you …

Perhaps you’re getting rid of an old above-ground pool or fire pit, which you installed on a sand pad in the beginning to create a level surface. While it worked great for what you needed, it won’t harbor grass and allow it to flourish. So, now that you want to extend your lawn into the …

Atrazine is a long-used and common herbicide that suppresses warm-season weeds in certain types of lawns. This weed killer gets rid of many broadleaf and grassy weeds while being safe for use on St Augustine and Centipede grass. It can be found as an active ingredient in many herbicide products, or it can be applied …

Unfortunately, not all of the dirt patches surrounding your house will always be ideal dirt. Instead of a lovely, rich soil that perfectly houses luscious grass, creating a stunning lawn, you might have hard, packed in dirt.  Perhaps you’ve tried all you can think of, but the grass seed will not grow. So, now what? …

Ensuring the soil in your garden or lawn is balanced is essential to achieving beautiful plants or perfectly cropped grass. Your soil needs to have a balanced pH – if it’s too low, the soil probably has higher levels of acidic content. When this happens, the soil is unable to absorb nutrients properly. As a …

Yellow coloration in your grass is a major sign that something is off, and it can be due to one of several different causes. Root damage, soil conditions, environmental stressors, disease, and nutrient deficiency are all potential causes of a green lawn turning yellow. A close inspection is important to determine the cause(s) to choose …

Almost everyone who has a dog has noticed them munching on grass from time to time. It’s not harmful, and it can actually be good for them. At best, it’s totally neutral, but sometimes it can be a sign of discomfort. Watching your dog closely to notice their mood and habits will help you know …

It’s getting to that time of year when the lawn you dreamt of mowing is coming in yellow and patchy, making your lawn an eyesore compared to all of your neighbor’s yards. Instead of the pleasant hum of the lawnmower on a lush lawn this summer, you dread hearing the sound of the dirt patches …

Planting grass can be a daunting task, considering all the factors that play into a beautiful lawn. Which begs the question; Do you have to rake in your grass seed? Not sure? Don’t worry we’ll go over all of it, the what, when, and how. Bases? Covered.  You’ve accepted the task of planting a beautiful …