Bermuda Grass vs. Crabgrass: Identification & Differences (With Pictures)

Last Updated on: January 31, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

The words Bermuda grass and crabgrass are often used interchangeably, and even my neighbor thinks they’re the same type of warm-season grass. But they are miles apart so much so that crabgrass isn’t classified as … Read more

7 Professional Lawn Mowing Patterns (includes UNIQUE Techniques)

Last Updated on: January 30, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Have you noticed those neat patterns at Yankee Stadium? You can create those same intricate mowing patterns on your lawn. Also referred to as lawn striping, there are myriad different mowing patterns to explore including … Read more

15 Effective Ways to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed!

Last Updated on: January 24, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

how to keep birds from eating grass seed

Birds offer several advantages for your lawn and garden. But birds and grass seeds aren’t a good combination. Grass seeds are a favorite food for many species of birds such as sparrows and finches. I’ve … Read more

7 Sure Signs to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Lime

Last Updated on: January 24, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Homeowners including me have been raving about the benefits of lime for years, and how this miraculous mineral can improve soil, fertilizer, and grass performance. Applications of limestone such as dolomitic limestone and calcitic limestone … Read more

8 Benefits of Adding Lime to Lawns

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

I’ve always wondered why my lawn looked dull and sparse in spite of applying essential nutrients with the right fertilizers and maintaining a stringent care regimen. Turns out my cool-season grass lawn just needed a … Read more

Lawn Rust – Identification and Prevention (What Are the Signs?)

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Is your lawn riddled with yellow, orange, or reddish-brown patches? Although there could be several reasons for this problem, the most common culprit is lawn rust! Yikes! The word rust often conjures up images of a … Read more

Overseeding in Spring: All You Need to Know

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Is your lawn riddled with bare spots? Or are you looking to enhance your lawn’s color? As a solution, you don’t have to tear up your entire lawn but can overseed these areas. Overseeding is … Read more

Clay Soil pH: Is Clay Soil Acidic or Alkaline?

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Today’s hot topic – is soil, not sandy soil, loamy soil, but specifically clay type of soil and if it’s alkaline or acidic. I’m often quick to blame horrendous plant diseases for poor plant health … Read more

How Long Does it Take for Sod to Take Root?

Last Updated on: February 1, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

I get many reader questions asking how long does it take for sod to take root and what is the rooting process? After installing sod, I noticed it took roughly 2 weeks to form and … Read more

Mushrooms in Lawn: These are the Reasons Why!

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by Alex Kuritz

Haven’t planted mushrooms but seen ‘shrooms popping up all over your lawn including around tree stumps? Well, the mushrooms growing in your lawn aren’t poisonous (most of them) but as a precaution don’t go add … Read more