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What Height Should I Cut My Grass for a Healthy Lawn

You may not think of this, but lawn health and environmental health have direct links to lawn height. Letting your lawn grow taller is not only good … See more

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Summer Lawn Care (get a healthy lawn during dry summer heat)

WEBSummertime is the season of fun in the sun. But chances are your lawn doesn’t share that same feeling. The hot, dry days of summer can take a huge toll on turf grass.This means that during the summer lawn care tasks become especially important to maintaining the health and and appearance of your grass.

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How to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard (once and for all)

WEBTake your shaker siphon’s metal end, and put it in the standing water you want to get rid of. Put the siphon under the surface of the water and shake it, moving it up and down. When you start doing this, the water should start moving through the …

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Fertilizer Numbers for Lawn Grass (what's best for your lawn

WEBThe N-P-K ratio refers to the three numbers written on a fertilizer bag. The ratio is simply the percentages of each nutrient contained in said bag. For example, a bag labeled 21-3-20 means that the bag contents contain 21% nitrogen, 3% phosphorus, and 20% potassium. These numbers come together to form the fertilizer’s N-P-K ratio.

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How to Make Grass Green & Make Your Neighbors Jealous

WEBGreener Grass Tip #1: Iron Applications. Applying an iron supplement to your lawn is one of the most effective things you can do to get a greener lawn. If you’ve been watering your grass and you’ve fertilized, but the grass is still a mix of light green, brown and yellow, it’s time to throw down some Iron. Iron applications can be

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Lawn Improvement Tips, Guides & Renovation Project Plans

WEBPre-Emergent Application in the Spring – Whether you use an organic or chemical product, blocking the germination of annual weed seeds will allow your lawn to thicken up and thrive. Annual Big Project Weekend – A combination of dethatching, core aeration, overseeding, and top-dressing can be completed comfortably during a 3-day weekend in

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Lawn Fertilizer Schedule (comparing what experts recommend)

WEBLawn Fertilizer Schedule Explained. Most major lawn care brands and companies in the United States recommend a 4-times annual application schedule of lawn fertilizers. Typically this includes an application in: …

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Best Time to Mow Your Lawn (the science behind grass cutting)

WEBIn fact, the best time to mow your lawn is late afternoon or in the early part of the evening. An advantage of mowing in the early evening hours is that dew from earlier in the day will have dried, and you (and your lawn) won’t be stressed by mowing in the mid-day heat. An exception would be if there has been rain earlier in the day.

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St. Augustine Grass for Lawns (my ultimate guide)

WEBAn established St. Augustine lawn has a high tolerance to shade, but newly planted grass won’t grow well in those conditions. New grass growing in shady conditions will grow in thin and spindly, and you won’t end up with the thick St. Augustine lawn that you want. St. Augustine needs 4 to 6 hours of sun to grow best.

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Is Sunday Lawn Care Worth It

WEBKeep reading to find out. Yes, Sunday is worth it. In fact, it is my top choice for homeowners wanting to do DIY lawn care without having to figure out which products to get and when to apply them. It’s also surprisingly affordable. A Sunday Lawn Care subscription will send everything you need for specific seasons and lawn needs.

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Is 15-15-15 Fertilizer Good for Lawns

WEB15-15-15 fertilizer is so versatile that it’ll work with most kinds of grass (or sod). However, it’s usually most effective with new sod that hasn’t had the chance to take root and get fully established. It can also work well for neglected lawns that haven’t been fertilized in a long time. The equal balance of nitrogen, phosphorus, and

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Milorganite vs Ironite Comparison: What to Use on Your Lawn

WEBIronite is a brand named lawn supplement that is manufcatured by Pennington Seed Incorporated. While Milorganite is a fertilizer, Ironite is not. It is a nutrient lawn supplement that is to be used as an additive when you apply lawn fertilizer. The purpose of Ironite is to “re-green” grass after it has started yellowing.

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Humic vs Fulvic Acid Comparison (how each benefits your lawn)

WEBAbsorption of nutrients into your lawn can be limited by soil pH and the presence of organic matter. Humic and fulvic acids provide chelating agents to help neutralize soil pH as well as essential nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron, and zinc. Humic acid is an important component in organically rich …

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Poa Annua Weed Identification (& how to kill it)

WEBPoa Annua plant with seedheads visible. When the poa annua seedheads become visible, change your mowing height to about two inches and attach a bagger on your lawn mower. When you do this and you cut your lawn, you will cut off the poa annua seedheads and most of them will end up contained in the bag.

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Milky Spore vs GrubEx (what's best for your lawn's grub problem

WEBMilky Spore and GrubEx are both very effective treatments for grub control. Overall, milky spore provides a better long-term solution (as long as you continue to do the recommended applications). On the other hand, GrubEx is more effective in the short term and has guaranteed results for up to 4 months. The severity of your grub problem will

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Lime vs Gypsum Comparison (differences, and what to use)

WEBLime is made from ground-up limestone rock. It contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. Gypsum, on the other hand, is made from calcium sulfate dihydrate. There is also a major difference in how and when we should use lime and gypsum on our lawns and in our gardens. You’ll remember I mentioned that.

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Creeping Red Fescue Grass (when, where & how to grow it)

WEBThe Best Regions to Plant and Grow Red Fescue Grass. States where red fescue grows well include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, and the states of New England. This grass doesn’t do well in places where it’s too hot or where there is excessive humidity. Red fescue may quickly go dormant in these conditions, turning …

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Is Dog Poop Good For Grass

WEBLet’s be clear: No, dog poop isn’t good for your lawn. As I already touched on, it can actually hurt your grass. According to this project by the N.H. Department of Environmental Services prepared by Catherine Coletti, Barbara McMillan and Sally Soule, “pet waste left anywhere is a potential public health risk.”.

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Milky Spore Granules vs Powder (which I recommend & why)

WEBGranules are much slower to release the bacteria into the soil, so it may take longer to establish the milky spore in your lawn. Granules cost more than powdered milky spore, so it may be more expensive to treat your lawn. Using granules requires more applications overall to get the bacteria established.

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