Seeding a Lawn
When is the best time to seed?Spring and late summer are the two best times to seed your lawn. Newly seeded lawns require wet, cool conditions in order to be successful. These conditions occur in April and May and then again in...
Common Lawn Weeds and How to Control Them
Constant vigilance is the best way to keep weeds under control. You should never allow the weed to flower or set seed.1. Couch Grass This perennial weed is found in beds and borders. It is being spread by underground stems...
Lawn Repair and Renovation
When repairing or renovating lawns, specialized equipment can increase effectiveness and make the job much easier. Match equipment to the task that needs to be done for best results.Aerating machines that actually pull out soil...
Seeding Your Lawn, Laid Bare
Ive never laid carpet, tiles or lino but there is one floor I do know how to lay and that is the carpeting for the outdoor room. I speak of course of the most popular garden ground-cover the lawn.Prepare before you sowThe...
Sodding and Seeding Your Lawn
Site PreparationWhether seeding or sodding, home lawn quality is closely tied into how well the soil and site were prepared prior to lawn establishment. Taking shortcuts frequently comes back to haunt the homeowner in the form...