Fescue used to be primarily grown for livestock. While it’s a common variety for use on cattle ranches, Kentucky 31 was instrumental in developing fescue for lush and durable residential lawns and landscapes. Welcome to our Kentucky 31 tall fescue review and guide. Kentucky 31, also known as K-31 or KY-31, is drought resistant, has …
Centipede is an incredibly popular warm-season grass due to its resistance in different weather conditions. It is also extremely low maintenance in comparison to other warm-season grasses. If you’ve decided to use Centipede grass sod instead of seeds or plugs, then I recommend you continue to read on our centipede grass sod guide as I …
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But how vital is sunlight for grass? Light shade conditions affect the vigor of grass and its parts – roots, rhizomes, stolon, and shoots. But if you insist on having a lovely mat of grass in your shaded yard, all is not lost. Some grass varieties do tolerate shade – St. Augustine, Zoysia, and Tall …
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If you’re looking to spruce up your lawn with some new grass or plants, then you’ll need to put some mulch into your soil. Spreading mulch on the soil is the key to keeping it healthy in varying weather conditions and protecting it from the dangers threatening your yard, such as weeds. Organic mulch can …
You’ll notice St. Augustine grass dying towards the end of Winter or early Spring. So, if you’re looking to find out how to revive St Augustine grass, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll be covering some of the biggest issues facing St. Augustine grass and how you can revive dying grass. …
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The grass sod you choose for your yard will depend on where you live. The climate is fundamental in growing grass successfully. You have to learn about different grass varieties to pair the right one with the needs of your yard and ensure you know how to care for it properly. Zoysia is a versatile …
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to remove the grass from your front yard. Clearing a space for a garden, getting rid of dead or decayed grass, laying a new paver patio, and planting a different type of grass all require you to remove your sod. There are two ways to remove …
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You might be feeling it’s time to transform your yard into something to truly awe at. The heart of any lawn is the grass. If you want soft grass that will act as a cushion for your feet as you walk across it, then I implore you to read further. Today I’ll be comparing Centipede …
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Just because you’re using a pre-emergent herbicide, doesn’t mean it’s going to be effective. There’s a right and a wrong way to do it, and it’s important to know not only when, but how to use it and what type of pre-emergent to use. This will mean the difference between a lush, green lawn and …
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If you’re trying to turn your yard into a summer paradise, then you need to be sure that your grass fits that aesthetic. You want grass that is, the kind of grass the sun glistens off. Soft grass that’s easy to walk across barefoot. Sadly, this doesn’t come so naturally for most yards. However, two …
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