Over the past few years, I have tried dozens if not hundreds of different lawn care products, weed killers, mowers, tools, gear, etc… I’ve started to put together some guides on the ‘best of’ things … Read more
What’s more blissfully All-American than working out in the yard. Easy Saturdays with no deadlines or hassles. The weekend’s subtle payback for braving office politics. But while the exercise and fresh air are certainly good … Read more
In the latest installment of ‘Ask Alex’, I will be answering a newsletter subscriber question about using Atrazine on Zoysia. If you have lawn care questions of your own, please consider subscribing to our ‘Crabgrass … Read more
To feed St. Augustine grass for a lush lawn, you want to apply a fertilizer that has high nitrogen content as well as other ingredients such as iron for quick greening. Both granular and liquid … Read more
When it comes to selecting a strong weed killer such as a non-selective herbicide, it’s important to ask yourself first: “Do I want anything to grow here in the next six months?”. Typically a strong … Read more
Without proper care and maintenance, a St. Augustine lawn can develop brown dead spots all over the yard. Pest infestation, excessive fertilizer application, and turf diseases can make your lawn turn color and appear dead, … Read more
We’ve all done silly things in the past and most likely you are here because you accidentally put gas in the oil tank on your mower. Well, fear not! I have even done that on … Read more
Mowing is an essential lawn care practice that should be done regularly to encourage healthy grass growth, eliminate pests, prevent accidental damage, help your lawn recover faster, and get nourishing mulch. Even though you can … Read more
Chiggers, also referred to as red bugs harvest mites, harvest lice, scrub-itch mites or berry bugs are invisible, and evil bugs due to the unbearable itching they cause when you’re lounging in your backyard or … Read more
Weeds are frustrating especially if they’re the tenacious type. When selecting the best weed killer for lawns, it is preferred that you choose a herbicide that’s specific to the weed you’re trying to get rid … Read more
If there are grubs in your lawn, you’ll start to notice a change in the shade of your turfgrass. Browning of grass during summer and early fall is a likely sign of white grub worms … Read more