Watering your lawn is something that you shouldn’t put off. Think about how hot you feel whenever you step outside in the summer. Chances are good that the grass and sod under your feet are feeling the heat just as… Read More
Archive for the ‘Lawn Care’ Category
Protecting Your Lawn from Heavy Rain
As spring approaches on the horizon, with it comes the potential for rain storms. Of course, keeping your lawn watered is perhaps the most fundamental of lawn maintenance tasks, but too much of a good thing can threaten its health…. Read More
Tips for Preparing Your Lawn for Spring
Winter only has a few weeks left. Although this sounds unlikely, given how cold it still is. March is almost here. While it’s true that the spring equinox won’t occur for another month, it’s still an encouraging sign for homeowners… Read More
Protecting Your Lawn from Animals
Some wild animals can be downright adorable. Others are massive nuisances. Regardless, both of them can present an existential threat to your grass. Keeping these critters out of your yard is one of the best ways to make sure nothing… Read More
Lawn Seeding Tips for Winter
With temperatures falling and darkness setting in earlier and earlier these days, you are probably not barking up the wrong tree by putting on sweaters and sipping hot chocolate while you stay inside with a good book or your favorite… Read More
The Benefits of Fertilizing Your Lawn
A well-maintained lawn is an integral part of a healthy landscape. One key to achieving a lush, green lawn is regular fertilization. Fertilizing provides grass’s essential nutrients to grow and thrive, leading to a healthy, vibrant lawn. Proper fertilization supports… Read More
Why is My Sod Turning Brown?
Dryness, dead spots, discoloration, and thinning are the last things to expect from freshly installed sod. But what does brown spots on your new sod mean? New sod can turn brown due to poor installation, pest infestation, soil compaction, and… Read More
How to Care for Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass has always been and will always be popular. This cool-season grass is one of the most common breeds of grass used in this country. Most of those beautiful, healthy lawns that you see and love are either all… Read More
Essential Tools for Caring for Sod
Caring for your new sod is critical for maintaining a lush, healthy lawn. Proper maintenance requires the right tools to ensure that your sod takes root, thrives, and stays in great condition. At Quantico Creek Sod Farm, we understand that… Read More
Preventing Mushrooms on Your Lawn
Mushrooms are an important part of any ecosystem; many people enjoy mushrooming. Mushrooms are great, but they’re not necessarily welcome on your lawn. Mushrooms spread via spores and can grow out of control very quickly. This can result in them… Read More