Grass is tough once it gets going, coming back year after year, despite hard freezes, extreme drought, and monsoons of rain, but when it is young, tender and just taking root, it is vulnerable. After the time and money you’ve spent seeding it, spreading hay to protect it from birds, and watering it to help […]
Annuals sometimes get a bad rap because people dislike the idea of having to plant every year. While it’s preferable to have beautiful flowers that return every year because it’s low maintenance and low cost, there’s no denying that some annuals are gorgeous and there are nearly two dozen varieties that bloom all summer long, […]
As turf compacts into the ground all summer from mowing and activities, the roots eventually grow more at the surface, which makes lawns more prone to drought and pests. So, fall lawn aeration and overseeding is a good idea. Lawn aeration removes small cores of the soil across the lawn. This helps reduce soil compaction. […]