Category: Lawn

Don’t Blame Pests for Dry Lawn


May 30, 2013

When we go through a dry period in spring or summer, I get those predictable calls about some mysterious pest that's playing havoc in lawns. Without realizing it, the caller describes dry spots thinking he/she is describing a lawn pest. These ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn

Watering to Establish Lawn


May 27, 2012

When watering to establish a new lawn or when redoing an old lawn, we normally call for 2-3 “mists” throughout the day for the first 7-10 days until roots get established. These are just 10 minute bursts. Then back off to once a day for ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn

Consider Redoing Old, Weedy Lawn


April 2, 2012

Sometimes the best solution for an older, thinning, declining, weedy lawn is to redo it. In the process of redoing a lawn, attemt to determine why the lawn declined and correct mismanagement practices that contributed to the lawn's demise. Click ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn

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