Torpedo grass is a weed that produces sharp, strong rhizomes that can quickly spread throughout a lawn and begin to strangle any plant life within. These rhizomes can poke through a thick layer of gravel, colonize landscape fabric in days, …
Peat Moss or Straw for Grass Seed? (In-Depth Comparison)
If you need to re-seed a lawn, whether you’re starting from scratch or repairing a lawn after major damage, you have likely come across advice that tells you to cover the grass seed with either peat moss or straw. Between …
Can You Aerate in the Rain?
Rain is unpredictable. Our weather reports try to be as accurate as possible. When it’s the height of lawn care season and you need to wait weeks for a rental or an appointment with a lawn care company, however, you …
Sod Not Taking Root? (Causes + How to Fix)
Sod that appears healthy but that lifts easily after several weeks is easily one of the most frustrating situations you could have when trying to create a new lawn. However, there are usually a few common reasons why this is …
Diquat Dibromide vs Glyphosate: Which is Best for Your Lawn?
As gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, it may go against your better instincts to reach for the herbicide spray bottle, but occasionally an instance arises that calls for a little trigger-happy action. Perhaps the weeds have gotten out of control in …