Buffalo grass (Buchloë dactyloides) is a type of grass native to North America. American bison used to forage on buffalo grass, giving the turf its name. It has existed for at least seven million years. Buffalo grass is used today as a low-maintenance turf grass. Some popular varieties of buffalo grass include “Texota,” “Bison,” “Prairie,” […]
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In the course of a year, fallen branches and clumps of leaves or cut grass can leave brown patches in a lawn. Not only are they unsightly, but they also provide a potential home for weeds and crabgrass if grass is not filled in first. In order to maintain a healthy green lawn, patches should […]
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Homeowners who want to install their own sod can buy directly from the sod farm to cut costs. Before ordering the sod, homeowners should know how to measure their lawn. One of the simplest ways you can improve the value and beauty of your property is by installing sod. Sod is only slightly more expensive […]
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Whether establishing a completely new lawn or making repairs to an existing area, proper planning and preparation is needed. The question of whether to seed the area or lay sod can be answered by addressing the pros and cons of each of the applications. Time of Planting Grass Seed or Sod Grass seed is best […]
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The best thing to do for a lawn is feed it. Well, that is a common misnomer. Homeowners don’t actually feed their lawn with lawn fertilizers. Photosynthesis takes care of the need for food. Fertilizers are more like a multivitamin that adds needed nutrients that deplete as the lawn uses them up and as watering […]
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Lawn irrigation is probably the trickiest of lawn maintenance tasks. “How much water is enough?” is a persistent and nagging question. There is, unfortunately, no simple answer. Grass variety, soil, weather, and cultural practices all play a role in determining what part a lawn irrigation schedule plays in a lawn maintenance program. A lawn irrigation […]
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Trees in your yard or property would normally add some natural aesthetics to your environment. Trees in your yard will offer natural canopy under which you can stretch out and relax to enjoy the cool fresh air. Trees in a yard rejuvenate the atmospheric air. Trees use up the carbon-dioxide while replenishing the atmosphere with […]
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Have you ever seen a bug that resembled something entirely different? It’s easy to identify the common small creatures in your garden — there are the ladybird beetles and the bumblebees. But what about the bugs that look like blueberries? The Viral Bug Video Back in August 2017, the Internet became temporarily fixated on several […]
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