A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer are among the most important components.
Knowing how much water and fertilizer to apply and when to apply it can make a big difference in the appearance and health of a...
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My lawn is dead and bumpy. It started as a small patch and has been spreading out daily. Any ideas?
The damage to your lawn is likely grubs combined with a vertebrate pest (skunks or raccoon) digging for the grubs. The grubs kill the...
A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance...
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Now is the time to apply crabgrass preventer in the Twin Cities metro area
This spring is about 2.5 weeks ahead of normal based on daily temperatures and growing degree day accumulation. We just entered the window to apply crabgrass...
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We often see dead patches or bare spots as the snow disappears and lawns green up. This can be caused by a number of winter stresses. If patches are greater than a few inches wide, recovery will require the addition of seed or sod....
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The snowmelt is on and we are starting to see our lawns appear in western Minnesota. Lawns will start greening up as air and soil temperatures continue to rise over the next month. Impacts from winter stresses may become visible and there...
Pristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn's delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow.
Snow plows push salt and sand up on the grass while subterranean animals like mice and moles dig burrows...
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If you are noticing ugly, dead patches in your lawn, you might have an active population of white grubs. White grubs can cause serious damage to turfgrass. Their feeding injures plant roots, causing the turf to wilt and die.
Symptoms of...