Do you have Drainage Issues? Drainage is a widely misunderstood landscaping issue. Water collecting or standing in your yard for several hours after a rain is not a drainage problem. Water standing for two days or more after the rain could definitely be a problem. There is one very important
Easy Gardens and Landscapes
10 Ways to Make Gardening Easier Making gardening easier doesn't mean there won't always be something to do in the garden. Although most gardeners enjoy the time they spend working in their gardens, there comes a point when garden tasks can get ahead of you, making you can feel like you've bitten
OVERSEEDING OVERVIEW
Annual VS. Perennial Rye If you plan to overseed your lawn this fall, knowing the difference between annual and perennial ryegrass-and how each performs-will help you make the best choice for your situation. Perennial ryegrass has a deep-green color and slower growth habit. Even though it has the
Understanding the “NPK” in your fertilizer
NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, the three nutrients that compose complete fertilizers. You'll encounter NPK when reading the contents printed on bags of fertilizer. The description of the fertilizer may not expressly say "NPK" (it may simply be implied), but you will at least see
Keys To A Successful Lawn
What You Need To Know To Ensure Healthy Turf: 1. MOWING Timely mowing will have a big impact on health, weed control and thickness of your lawn. The general rule of thumb to go by is to remove not more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one time. For some turfgrass varieties, this could
When to Re-Seed or Re-Sod Your Lawn
Lawns, a major part of the American tradition. If you look into the history of lawns, you will see that the traditional lawn has not been around that long. America has really started to take real pride in maintaining a beautifully landscaped yard. If you really want to put a perspective on