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All plants require basic nutrients which they receive from the soil and water, and they usually benefit greatly from supplemental applications. Grass, in particular, falls into this category. Fertilizing is essential to a healthy, dense lawn that maintains a deep green color and readily withstands weeds and other problems. In order to achieve optimum results, and not waste your money, …

Mowing is the most basic activity for maintaining your lawn. It contributes greatly to the appearance and curb appeal of your lawn and is essential to its’ health and density as it stimulates the plants to produce new grow. By following a few simple guidelines, you can make your lawn immediately stand out without adding any time to your mowing …

Whether you have an irrigation system or you water by hand, understanding the basics of watering your grass will help you maintain a beautiful lawn throughout the year. Often times incorrect watering can lead to more problems than not watering at all. How many times have you seen somebody watering in the mid-day sun, watering half the street, or when …

Overseeding is the process of applying grass seed over an existing lawn. The experts all agree that regular overseeding is vital to help thicken your lawn and fill in bare spots, which reduces or eliminates competition from weeds. The reasoning is that young grass will produce new growth faster than older grass. After several years, mature plants begin to slow …

Like Noah building an arc, I built my irrigation system in one of the the wettest years in decades…  Nevertheless, there were a number of heat waves which allowed me to thoroughly test the system. It performed flawlessly and I’m delighted to be able to share the design and what I’ve learned. I should caveat my title by saying that …