Choosing grass for your lawn is not a choice homeowners often consider. Isn’t all grass the same anyway? Well, not really. Different types of grass come with different needs and profiles that should be considered before you decide which is… Read More
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Protecting Your Lawn from Heavy Rain
We might get an early Spring this year, and the potential for rain storms comes with it. Of course, keeping your lawn watered is perhaps the most fundamental of lawn maintenance tasks, but too much of a good thing can… Read More
Repairing Brown Patches in Your Lawn
Freshly installed sod takes time to establish its roots, so it’s uncommon for it to turn brown after installation— unless there are key factors. Spotting in sod occurs for various reasons, but it mostly depends on how the yard is… Read More
How to Tell if Your Grass is Dormant
When caring for your lawn, few things are more alarming than browning. In some cases, this can mean that the grass has died and will need to be replaced. However, in other cases, the grass has gone dormant. It’s important… Read More
Tips for Watering New Sod
Proper care for your lawn starts from the ground up, and when it comes to establishing new sod, there isn’t anything more crucial than watering practices. Making sure your sod receives the correct amount of water, especially in the initial stages, could… Read More
Cool-Season Grasses vs. Warm-Season Grasses: What’s the Difference?
The types of people who care deeply about their lawns make it a point to learn as much about their grasses and how to best take care of them as possible. After all, grass is still a plant, and plants… Read More
Preparing for a New Sod Delivery
When most people dream about their landscape, they dream of having a lush, beautiful lawn without any bare spots and weeds. However, achieving this goal takes a lot of work. One way many people assume they can have that dream… Read More
Fall Sod Maintenance Tips
As the summer slowly fades into autumn, it’s time to shift your lawn care to focus on fall sod maintenance. A beautiful, green lawn will add to your curb appeal and ensure you are ready for the harsh winter ahead…. Read More
Sod Mistakes to Avoid This Fall
Whether you have fresh sod in your lawn and you’re worried about how cold weather will impact it, or you’ve had sod in your yard for months now, there are some sod mistakes that you should take care to avoid… Read More
How Long Does Sod Take to Root?
Before enjoying your newly sodded lawn, you must ensure the roots have full establishment. That can leave some property owners wondering just how long that will take and whether or not they need to avoid stepping on their fresh sod… Read More