Crabgrass prevention starts with understanding how this fast-growing weed behaves and why it appears in stressed turf. Crabgrass emerges in thin or bare patches and thrives in hot, dry months. A fast-growing weed crowds out lawn grass and spreads seed quickly, so acting early matters. Preventing crabgrass means keeping your lawn dense, using preemergent products […]
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What Are Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn?
Traditional lawns were once a big part of the American Dream. Today, water restrictions and higher property taxes make that seem less appealing. There are some drawbacks to having a traditional lawn. A lawn can be difficult to maintain, tough to keep alive, and can consume a lot of water. This makes it an expense […]
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Choosing Between Seeds and Seedlings for Your Landscaping
Landscaping projects aren’t just about moving soil around from one place to the next but about creating a better environment from what you have. Many landscaping projects benefit from seeds, seedlings, or the transplantation of full plants – this way, the landscape becomes alive with things that benefit its decor. But how do you choose […]
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Commercial Landscaping Care Tips for Preventing Lawn Heat Stress
Heat stress is one of the most potentially damaging factors which could affect a perfectly good lawn. Depending on where you live, your lawn could be right in the rays of the sun for part or most of the year. As a result, this could mean that your lawn subsequently has patches and areas that […]
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Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass Landscaping
You may have thought artificial turf was only for sports fans, but you can put in artificial grass at your residence. This unique form of drought-tolerant landscaping is an option for homeowners. Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass Landscaping Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of artificial grass landscaping, pros first! Low […]
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Fescue Grass Benefits
Tall fescue grass is one of the more important cool season grasses. The fescue grass species are easily planted with grass seed and include the sub species of broader leaved, bunching grasses named tall fescue and the group of finer leaved shorter fescue grass named Fine Fescue. Types of Fescue Grass Fine Fescues Fine Fescues are unique among lawn […]
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