Yard

Noise from traffic and neighbors is one of the most common problems with living anywhere near a city, but it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your home’s outdoor spaces. Strategic use of walls, hedges, fountains, and other landscaping features can reduce the noise in your backyard and help you create a peaceful private sanctuary. Build […]

Too much thatch can smother your lawn, but raking up thatch is a hassle, and dethatchers can damage your grass. Verticutting, or vertical mowing, gives you an easier, gentler way to cut through the thatch to let more water, oxygen, and nutrients reach your lawn’s roots. Verticutting for a Healthier, Lusher Lawn Verticutting is a […]

A well-fed lawn not only looks better, but also stands up to drought, insects, foot traffic, and other stress better. Your lawn needs both the right fertilizer and the right fertilization schedule to help it make the most of good growing weather and survive dormancy. Most lawns benefit from fertilization two to four times a […]

How you water is one of the most important factors affecting your lawn’s health. It might be tempting to error on the side of overwatering, but that only leaves your lawn vulnerable to disease, fungus, and soil compaction, and leads to a weak root system. There are no hard-and-fast rules to lawn watering, but understanding […]

If your lawn’s looking a little thin, overseeding can restore it to a thick, healthy condition in just one season. In a southern climate, it can extend your lawn’s growing season. It’s a fairly easy job, but to get good results, you’ll need to choose the right grass seed, determine the best time of year […]

Shade can be hard on turfgrass, but it’s still possible to grow a lush lawn in the shade by choosing the right grass species and giving it care that’s appropriate for lower light conditions. Although the best grass for the shaded areas of your lawn depends on your climate and the type of light your […]