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Learn when and how to plant a beautiful lawn from aerating to sowing seeds to the best watering techniques. More than just planting instructions, these tutorials will show you how to maintain a green lawn that will be the envy of your neighborhood.
To start a new lawn, plant seeds, put a 6- to 12-inch layer of compost on the lawn, use a seed spreader to put down three times the recommended amount of grass seeds, and Read More
Plant a healthy lawn as the centerpiece of your landscape and reap more rewards than beauty alone. You'll enjoy cleaner air and cooler temperatures around the house. Read More
To start a new lawn, get rid of any weeds in the lawn by digging them up or solarizing the area, mix up some compost with the soil, lay down the sod or grass seeds, and Read More
A lush, green lawn is the perfect complement to any home’s landscape. A thriving lawn will provide a smooth carpet of grass for your family to enjoy whether your Read More
Adding fresh seed to a lawn is the cheapest and easiest way to keep it healthy and looking good. The young plants that germinate out of grass seeds are very fragile---and Read More
When grass grows, it draws minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the soil that help maintain a balanced pH. Every few years, those minerals need to be replaced; Read More
New lawns, be they from seed or sod, can be fertilized in one of two methods and often with combination of both. Fertilizer can be applied before the seed sowing or sodding Read More
Although it might be hard to believe, adding sugar to your grass seed might significantly improve your chances of successfully getting that grass seed to grow into healthy Read More
Grass can grow fast in the fall and spring when the weather is not too cold or too warm. Use quality compost and water grass frequently to get grass to grow quickly with Read More
Growing grass in a wooded lot is possible, but has its challenges. Grass likes sunshine, and there is little of that in wooded lots, where the tree canopy can capture all Read More
Homeowners crave a lush green expanse of lawn, stretching from house to curb and they will faithfully tend their grass crop to ensure it remains weed-free and healthy. When Read More
Plant a new lawn in the spring or fall by adding several inches of compost or potting soil and grass seed to the yard. Make sure a new lawn has plenty of nutrition and Read More
Homeowners usually spend a lot of time trying to achieve the perfect lawn. A thick, healthy lawn is desirable for several reasons: it looks nicer, it is resistant to insect Read More
On an especially warm summer day, a green lawn will make the area appear cooler than if the same space was dirt and rock. Lawn will keep down the dust, provide a place for Read More
Aerating a lawn allows air to reach grass roots. Discover the importance of aerating a lawn with tips from a landscaping expert in this free video on lawn and garden care. Read More
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