There are quite a few reasons why rain gives grass the upper hand when you try to mow. Grass behaves like people when it’s getting rained on: it hunches over. The result is that many blades of grass get pushed over, …
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Most grasses have a range of recommended mowing heights. Stay at the upper end of that range when the lawn is under stressful conditions, such as hot weather or drought, or if you have a shady lawn. In cooler weather, …
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For those of you who have lived in the Reno, Nevada area all their lives know that the dry weather can take a toll on your beatiful landscaping upgrades and patio furniture. Heres how to keep your old pavers looking …
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Snowmold is most common to Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescues in  regions where snow falls and sits on the lawn for extended periods of time The best prevention for snowmold is to aerate often. Improving water drainage, raking leaves off lawn’s …
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WATERING: Water is essential to all life . . . too little water and we die, too much and we drown. The same is true of the grass in our lawns. Water makes up 70% to 80% of the weight …
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Water between midnight and sunrise from May to October to minimize water lost to evaporation. Monitor how many minutes you can run your sprinkler system before water starts to run off the property. Stop the run cycle at that point. …
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Brown patch appears as circular patches in the lawn that are brownish  yellow in color and range from 6 inches to several feet in diameter. It effects all cool season lawn grasses but is especially harmful to ryegrass and tall …
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Like all weeds, the number one crabgrass prevention is maintaining a healthy lawn. Make sure that your beautiful grass is thick enough to cover your yard. Without sunlight reaching the soil, crabgrass can’t take root. Crabgrass can be tough to prevent …
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Apply Lime in Early Spring Months – Depending on your soils, pH, you may need no lime, a small amount, or a great deal in order to maximize the spring growth. March is Too Early For Insect Control – Most …
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Clean your concrete or masonry driveway on a regular basis. How often really depends on how much use the driveway gets and how much road traffic and other pollutants you have in your area. A pressure washer is the best …
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