A shaded lawn can make for a lovely setting to relax on a hot summer afternoon, but it can also present some unique lawn-care challenges. Most grasses require between six to eight hours of prolonged sunlight in order to thrive. Without enough light, grasses will thin, wither and have trouble recuperating from seasonal damage. By… Read more »
As your lawn ages, a number of factors can conspire to cause your grasses to thin and wither. Soil compaction can effectively suffocate root systems, drought can starve your lawn of water, and shade can make it difficult for certain grass species to thrive. If you find your lawn struggling with any of these issues,… Read more »
So you’ve diligently cared for your lawn, mowing and weeding and watering to keep it looking its very best, but you still notice brown patchy areas marring your otherwise well-manicured grass. You’ve adjusted your watering cycle to make sure your lawn is well hydrated, but it still exhibits symptoms of drought. If this struggle sounds… Read more »
As environmental concerns have come to the forefront of society’s collective consciousness, homeowners around the world have been making a concerted effort to mitigate their impact on local ecosystems. In the past decade, the “greenness” of lawns has taken on a whole new meaning to reflect this marked shift in priorities. In this entry, we’ll… Read more »
Ground Ivy, colloquially known as creeping Charlie, is a fast growing, highly invasive member of the mint family that can overtake an entire lawn if left unchecked. The plant’s extensive, hardy root systems make it very hard to effectively remove by hand. Some homeowners struggle year after year to maintain control over persistently creeping ground… Read more »
After spending a winter buried under a thick blanket of snow, your lawn is likely looking a little the worse for wear. But don’t resign yourself to living with a sad, tattered lawn just yet – with a minimal investment of time and energy, you can have your lush, green grass back in no… Read more »
Here in Massachusetts, we can hardly remember the last time we saw the ground. We’re pretty sure it’s still there, buried somewhere under a few fathoms of snow pack, but really it’s anybody’s guess at this point. If not for the warm guiding light of our landscape lamps, we might have lost the car in… Read more »
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