If your lawn looks like a patchwork of different colors of green, it probably is a mixture of types or varieties of grasses. If you look closely you will notice they grow at different rates and the leaf shape will be different…
I Haven’t Been Watering… Is My Lawn Dead?
The heat of summer is upon us. Days are getting into the 90’s with an occasional 100+ day on the horizon. Lawns are demanding more water than we have time to give. Then you look closely and notice that the grass is…
When is the best time of Day to Water Your Lawn?
Summer heat is coming to the Portland and Vancouver, WA area. Watering is now something we need to worry about. The best time to water will depend on several things such as is the lawn brand new or established? If you have…
Mow Frequently To Get a Thicker, Weed-Free Lawn
If you want to get a plush, thick, green lawn, then increase how often you cut your grass. Frequent cutting with sharp blades forces your lawn to thicken up. A thicker lawn helps keep out weeds. Ideally you would not mow over…
How Much Water for the Perfect lawn?
Watering should be done deeply and infrequently to promote a strong and healthy root structure. Shallow and frequent watering promotes surface roots. This creates a lawn that will quickly wilt, curl and die with a heat wave. Dry grass won’t bounce back…
Soil PH Affects How Green Your Lawn Can Get
Don’t assume that your lawn simply needs more water because it is starting to turn yellow or brown. It could be a sign of a soil pH problem. Soil pH is a measure of how acid or alkaline your soil is. Soil…
Rebuild a Healthy Lawn With Core Aeration and Overseeding
Over time your lawn area can be compacted with thin or bare spots. You can rebuild your lawn in a natural way without the need to add chemicals. Do this by aerating your lawn using core aeration and then overseeding You can…
Use Dwarf Conifers for Urban Gardens
Urban gardeners usually have to work with smaller spaces. Dwarf conifers can be smaller or miniature species that come in all sorts of colors, textures, colors form and shapes. They add visual interest and character to a garden. Limited space does not…
When to Start Mowing Your New Sod
Seven to ten days after you put in your new sod, your sod should have grown to a height of 3-1/2 to 4”. This is the time to mow. It should have started to become well rooted provided you have been watering…
Can You Lay Sod Over Existing Grass?
I have heard of people doing this… but it is not a good idea. It may seem like an easy solution, but here are the problems you create. Unlevel lawn: You want a firm, level surface to lay your new sod over….
