Lawn Care

If you want your lawn to look lush, green, and healthy like an upscale golf course, top dressing is an essential lawn care task you need to be doing. But what exactly is lawn top dressing? Lawn top dressing simply refers to the process of adding a thin layer of material, usually a compost or … Read more

Turf experts often recommend “topdressing” lawns with a thin layer of compost. The material is spread one-quarter to one-half inch thick in spring or fall, depending on local climate and soil.* Compost improves the moisture-holding capacity of the soil, adds nutrients, and feeds soil microbes. These microbes are key to the complex process that makes … Read more

Bermuda grass is a popular warm-season lawn grass known for its rapid spread, drought tolerance and ability to thrive in hot conditions. If you’re planting a new Bermuda grass lawn from seed, one of the most common questions is “how long does it take for Bermuda grass seed to sprout?” Understanding the timeline and factors … Read more

You might not be the type of person to spray your lawn and garden with Roundup weed killer … but that doesn’t mean your dog is safe from it. Roundup is everywhere. It’s in your dog’s food, in his water and on the ground. Since your dog is exposed to it daily, the million-dollar question … Read more

Whether you’re chilling at the park or kicking back in your kitchen, it’s not unusual to see little groups of scurrying ants rushing toward the food. Dog food is also an open invitation for these creatures to sneak in your home and mooch off your picky eater’s crunchy leftovers. In retaliation, or mere curiosity, your … Read more

Got the green fuzzies in your yard? Youve got moss! At first, you might not see it. After all, its green. But when you look more closely, perhaps you notice that shady part of your lawn has turned into fuzz. Moss may look nice on rocks and trees, but in lawns it means trouble. Controlling … Read more

It thrives year round. How do I kill it? Without harming flowers and other things I like. It grows on dirt and it grows on rocks and it crowds out the other things I plant. Moss can be a frustrating weed to deal with in your yard or garden Its fine texture allows it to … Read more

Having a green, lush lawn is the dream for many homeowners But weeds can quickly invade and ruin the aesthetic While using chemical weed killers may seem like an easy solution, many popular options like Roundup contain dangerous ingredients that can harm pets. The good news is that there are effective dog safe weed killers … Read more

Moss can be a real nuisance in lawns leaving them looking patchy and unkempt. While some homeowners don’t mind a bit of moss here and there, most want to get rid of it for aesthetic reasons. That’s where products like Moss Out for Lawns come in handy. But timing is everything when it comes to … Read more

Weeds can mar the beauty of a garden and challenge even the most patient gardener, leading many to seek a swift and safe solution for their eradication. Amidst the myriad of options, a common household item – salt – emerges as a potential remedy. But does salt kill weeds? If so, how long does it … Read more