The days at the end of the growing season seem to fly by as the weather changes. If aerating and overseeding is on your end-of-season lawn to-do list, don’t wait too long into the fall. Cold ...
I have fond memories of growing gladioli as a kid growing up in Nebraska — and at this point in summer I’m seeing them in bloom around the Chicago area. The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower ...
Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season grasses until mid-winter and apply the seed at the usual rate. Do not use pre-emergent ...
Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...
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Slit seeding a lawn is ideal for reinvigorating thin or patchy grass – turf experts reveal when and how to do this modern method of overseeding
Slit seeding is an efficient and effective way to overseed a lawn. It offers homeowners a tried and tested alternative to ...
Cool season and warm season grasses are treated a bit differently this time of year. But nonetheless, both could benefit from some maintenance to ensure they grow lush next spring. The cooler weather ...
Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...
We should all know by now that it's better to change over traditional lawns to eco lawns or other ground cover. But the reality is, most people refuse to break up with their lawns. If you are ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Adam Thoms, a Turfgrass Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, shares tips and timing for fall lawn care. When thinking about lawn care, some may divert ...
Cool-season grasses, like the Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue lawns common to many parts of Kansas, have had about enough of summer. The state’s high temperatures and sporadic rainfall often cause ...
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Why aerating and overseeding may not work to fill lawn patches
Struggling with patchy grass? Learn why aerating and overseeing might not be working, and how to avoid making mistakes that ...
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