Get Your Mower in Shape When your grass starts its spring growth surge, it will soon need mowing. Having your mower ready to go will help you stay ahead of the growth and keep your lawn looking neat. Here is a checklist of basic annual maintenance for power mowers. Any [...]
If you have friends or neighbors who have applied lime to their lawn and swear by the results, you may be wondering “what does lime do for lawns?” Lime reduces the acidity of the soil in your yard, which makes your grass grow stronger, greener, and healthier. Lime also promotes [...]
Why Add Lime? When it comes to your lawn, the ideal soil pH level is slightly acidic, between 5.8 and 7.0. Cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescues) prefer a slightly higher, or more alkaline, pH. Warm-season grasses, on the other hand, prefer a slightly lower, or more acidic, pH. [...]
If your grass is growing unevenly, this could be caused by a mower that needs maintenance. It may also be caused by uneven ground, which can be made even worse if your lawn does not have adequate drainage. In many cases, your lawn may appear to grow unevenly because shade [...]
