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Lawn And Yard Care

The What, Why, and How To of Taking Care of Your Yard

Whether seeding or laying sod in a new lawn or yard, or giving your old grass new life, knowing the proper lawn care techniques and tips will help lower maintenance labors and costs in the long run. There is an easier right way to having a beautiful grass yard.

In new landscapes and landscaping ideas, preparation is your key element. A properly prepared soil with good organics, nutrients, and PH balance will insure a good healthy start with less chance of damage from pests, diseases, stress, and soil problems.

In established lawns, you'll need to pinpoint any problems first. And then establish a plan to get your turf back in order. While there may be some labor involved in all of this, the "how to" of proper lawn care is really quite simple. And maintaining a beautiful yard is so much easier if you simply know how.


Lawn And Turf Grass Types
What grass type is right for your needs and area? This section gives categorized specifics and information on the many types of yard grasses. Covers specific geographic needs and requirements of all major turf types.

Preventing And Removing Thatch
Lawn thatch is a layer of debris that accumulates on the soil surface of your yard grass which will eventually choke out the turf and will keep water and nutrients from reaching the roots. Here are some tips on preventing and removing thatch.

Tips On How Much To Water Your Lawn

The Right Way How To Mow A Yard

Common Lawn And Turf Grass Diseases

 

 

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