Do your part of embracing a natural solution to water shortages by collecting rainfall. When we’re in a period of drought, and rainfall is minimal or non-existent, rain barrels are the solution for catching precious water for our garden and lawn needs. Did you know that a typical roof can capture several hundred gallons of …
Looking after your yard can be a lot of work. If you don’t keep up with maintenance, the yard could resemble a jungle before too long! If your yard has a lot of shrubs and trees, you’ll most probably need a chipper. You’ll want to look for a chipper that can handle small to medium …
A quick Internet search will show you that there are dozens of different models and brands of ATV sprayer to choose from. Each one has its own set of pros and cons and unique features. For new buyers, this has made shopping quite the headache. With so many options to choose from, how are you …
We all talk about crabgrass (and our great disregard for it) but many people don’t know exactly what crabgrass is. Crabgrass is an annual grass (scientific name Digitaria Sanguinalis) that is common in both cultivated and vacant grounds, that often becomes a “pest weed” to be battled. Crabgrass has coarse creeping stems that root freely …
Jonathan Green 10870 Full Sun Grass Seed Mixture is specially formulated to thrive in the sunniest locations. A seven pound bag of this mixture will grow 5,950 square feet of lush green grass, or rejuvenate a lawn that has succumbed to weeds, grub damage, and more. This seed mixture contains grass that is naturally insect …
A good weed and grass killer should kill unwanted plants, roots and all, in a time period of about 1 to 2 weeks. It should be able to kill all perennial and annual weeds, grasses, and any other unwanted greenery. It can be used to control any unwanted growth around walkways, driveways, lawn renovations and …
Seeding a large plot or piece of property by hand may be a long and arduous task. It can also leave you with a mountain of aches and pains. An ATV or UTV spreader can be just what the doctor ordered to spray that fertilizer, sow those seeds, and relieve you of that pain. All …
One of the many uses of push broadcast spreaders is to fertilize your lawn evenly with all the nutrients it needs for color, growth, overall health, and root strength. Lawns require the active ingredients of fertilizer for plant growth and root vitality. Early Fall and late Summer are the optimum times of year for lawn …
The Jonathan Green brand is a family owned business that was originally established in 1868 by its namesake founder. Today, the label brings five generations of expertise to the table, and they are committed to providing organic garden and lawn solutions that improve their clients’ soil and make it more welcoming to grass, vegetables, and …
Bermudagrass is warm weather grass that performs well in hot climates and is robust. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this type of grass grows well in Climate Zones 7 through 10 [1]. Bermudagrass grows best in the full sun, and it is tolerant of salt. For homes whose lawns experience a lot of …
Scotts Turf Builder Dense Shade mix is a combination of Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass. Tall Fescue, a cool-season grass, adapts well in either partially shaded areas or full sun areas. When this seed is densely sown, it will form a lawn that is moderate to coarse in texture, uniform in appearance, that has good …
Well-maintained trees are beautiful to look at. They provide a home for birds and other small animals, as well as shade for your lawn. The downside to having multiple trees on your lawn is that the overabundance of shade can make it difficult to grow grass. When the sun cannot adequately penetrate the ground for …
Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix is a mixture of primarily cool-season perennial grasses which adapt well to either partially shady or sunny areas. When Tall Fescue seeds are densely sown, they form a coarse to moderate-textured lawn, homogenous in appearance, that has good disease and weed resistance. Tall Fescue generally stays green …
A healthy and thriving lawn is something most homeowners desire, but it is often difficult to achieve. Sun and shade conditions, soil type, and climate zone are just a few of the factors that must be considered when choosing the right grass seed for your yard, and this is only the first step. When you …
The Scotts Company, founded in 1868, is currently the leading marketer and producer of grass seed and fertilizers in the US, and holds more than 10% of the lawn care market. They are famous for high quality, broadcast spreaders which are commonly used for seed, fertilizer, lime, ice melt, sand spreading, and are a popular …