Zoysia Grass is an Emerald Treasure
Zoysia grass originated in Asia, specifically Korea, Japan, and China. Zoysia was named after Karl von Zois, an Austrian botanist, and was introduced to the United States in the early 1900′s. Zoysia grass uses both stolons and rhizomes to spread. Most species of the grass have stiff leaf blades. This is why many golfers like the grass for teeing off from a par three, because the ball sits...
Read MoreQuick Lawn
You have probably seen the television and internet ads for Quick Lawn, a product from Gardner’s Choice. My first instinct when seeing something like this is that it is probably too good to be true. TV infomercials are so often scams and should be generally avoided. However, Quick Lawn does appear to germinate more easily than regular grass seed. What they don’t tell you is that after it does...
Read MoreTypes of Grass – Top Ten Varieties
There are many different types of grasses available for your home lawn that have strengths and weaknesses. However, according to The Lawn Bible, the following list contains the most popular types of lawn grass for your home and some of their best features: Warm Season Grasses: Bermuda Grass – drought and cold tolerant, resistant to disease and spreads quickly. St. Augustine Grass...
Read MoreSynthetic Grass
Maintaining a nice looking lawn can be a time consuming job. Some people enjoy working in their yard as an excuse for some fresh air and exercise, but in other cases, it’s just not an option for a number of different reasons. Luckily, you can have the beauty of a natural looking grassy expanse without hours of difficult physical labor. The technology behind synthetic grass has come a long way...
Read MoreSt. Augustine Grass is the King of the Coast
St. Augustine grass is extremely popular along the Gulf Coast of the United States and other coastal regions around the world. This is due to its love of high temperatures and its tolerance of salt and various soil types including sandy soil. St. Augustine grass needs mild winter temperatures and supplemental irrigation in most cases. It has a coarse texture and spreads only through stolons. You...
Read MorePlanting Grass Seed
A beautiful lawn starts with a lovely bed of nice green grass. Planting grass seed is a fairly simple process, but there are several steps and precautions that need to be observed to ensure an evenly distributed result. The first thing you’ll need is a rototiller, which is a machine designed to mix up your soil in preparation for seeding. Rototillers are relatively expensive to buy, so you...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Mondo Grass
Mondo grass is perhaps one of the most beautiful groundcover plants on the market. It is more commonly referred to as monkey grass or fountain plant. The verdant color of the plant makes it a popular alternative to traditional lawns. In addition, monkey grass never needs to be mowed and remains full and fluffy all year long. Monkey grass is a member of the lily family, but has the appearance of a...
Read MoreKentucky Bluegrass
This turfgrass is native to most of Europe and northern Asia. It is not native to the North American region even though it is very common all over the cool, humid parts of the U.S. It is not a good grass for the South except some of the higher elevation areas and northern transition zones. Under proper growing conditions Kentucky bluegrass is known for its dark green, dense, and medium texture...
Read MoreHow to Care for a Hydro Seeded Lawn
Hydroseeding is a popular method for planting new grass, both commercial and residential. It offers a cost-effective way to get fast results and give you the lush, green yard you want. Caring for a hydroseeded lawn is really not that much different than caring for any newly planted lawn. Hydroseeded lawns are just like traditionally planted lawns, in that water is key in the beginning for the...
Read MoreGrass Seed
There are many considerations that need to be observed when deciding what kind of grass seed to buy. Some grass types require much more maintenance than others, and most grass requires a particular climate to thrive properly. You also have to think about the characteristics of your lawn, and make sure there aren’t any issues that might become hindrances. Bunching or Creeping? One of the first...
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