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There are many factors to take into account when you’re planting new turfgrass in Northern California (or reseeding an existing lawn). These include whether your lawn is in the shade, partial shade or sunlight, as well as how much maintenance the grass requires and how it stands up to wear. The top concern for many...
It’s important to carefully consider your options when you’re establishing a new lawn in Southern California. By necessity, water requirements and drought tolerance have started to influence more and more homeowners in their choice of grass. Common choices for the rest of the country, like Kentucky bluegrass and bent grasses, aren’t good bets for this...
North Texas is situated close to the planting transition zone, which means that it can be difficult to decide what type of grass works best for your lawn. Whether you choose warm or cool season grass, it’s a good idea to pay close attention to the amount of water the variety you pick needs. Sticking...
Choosing drought tolerant grasses for the Central Texas area is a smart move. Saving water helps the environment and saves you money. There are also several cities that are considering passing (or have already passed) ordinances to regulate what types of grass can be used by residential developers, with an emphasis toward those that require...
Warm season grasses are used across the southern half of the US where winters are mild and the summers are hot. That being said, there’s a wide variation in climates. The hot and humid sea climate of Miami, for instance, is nothing like the dry heat in central Texas. If you live in one of...
Cool season grasses are used where the winter temperature gets cold enough to kill warm season grasses, which is pretty much across the northern half of the US. Most of these areas get plenty of rain during the summer, such as the Midwest, Northeast, and Northwest. There are, however, cool season grass zones that have...
Lawn care for the Raleigh-Durham area can be tricky, since the cities are located where the North American Piedmont plateau region and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This gives the area its distinctive rolling hills, but it also means that homeowners must be smart about their grass choices and maintenance if they want to keep...
People love their summer activities in the Cleveland area, and there’s no better venue for your barbecues, outdoor parties, and picnics than a lush green lawn. But brown, patchy grass is all too common and can put a damper on the festivities. Knowing what lawn care actions to take in which seasons will help you...
The generally mild climate in the Portland, Oregon area makes having a good-looking lawn well within reach. But this doesn’t mean there aren’t some challenges, too. To keep your lawn green and lush, follow these simple tips. General Advice Aim to mow your lawn about every week and keep your mower blade high. Leaving your...
Barbecue is big in St. Louis, and there’s no better venue for a perfect barbecue than a perfect green lawn. But keeping a lush lawn in the St. Louis area can sometimes be a challenge. The common types of grass struggle at different times of the year, either in the humid heat of the Missouri...