Planting

Sod is a fast (although expensive) way to an instant lawn, but you need to install it properly for gorgeous grass that lasts. Follow this easy guide to help protect your investment and get your new turf off to a great start.

When turfgrass covers a yard, it’s easy to forget about the soil underneath. But your lawn is only as healthy as the soil it’s growing in. Assess your soil conditions to help determine what you might need to add in order to grow that thriving lawn of your dreams.

Thinking of redoing your turfgrass? Take a good look at what you’ve got before you change anything. Are your grassy spaces out of proportion with your house or the rest of your landscaping? If so, here are some tips and ideas to help you get it all into scale.

If you live in a region where warm-season grasses are an option for your lawn, consider planting plugs or sprigs. While these options are more labor-intensive, they cost a lot less than sod and grow faster than seed. Learn the proper way to plant them.

Amending your soil is a simple process, but it does require some precision. Once you know what nutrients and other amendments your soil is lacking, you can get ready to mix them in for a healthy lawn. Just follow this step-by-step guide to help get it done right.

Leveling, raking and grading the soil for your new lawn are important steps to ensure the success of your sod or seed. Follow this simple guide to creating and using a spirit level to help you establish the perfect site for growing the lawn of your dreams.

Planting a new lawn takes time, planning and a hefty amount of work. But if you do it right, you can be rewarded with a gorgeous green carpet for years to come. Here’s a look at how to get there.

Planning on renovating or installing a new lawn? Now’s the perfect time to do a percolation test. Learn the easy way to test if your soil drains too slowly or too quickly, as well as how to amend it to get your lawn off to a healthy start.

Ready for a new lawn? Sowing turfgrass seed is a great option. It saves you money and generally produces a sturdier yard than laying sod – if you do it right. Here’s how.

Have you been toughing it out with a less-than-desirable lawn for the past few months? Late summer through early fall is the ideal time to establish a new lawn. So get started now and prepare your toes for some barefoot-in-the-grass action!

Reseed your lawn for some high-impact curb appeal. It’s easy – just follow these simple steps along with a terrific irrigation plan that’s straightforward and water wise. (Best yet – it works!)

Rolling and topcoating your prepared soil bed may sound like extra work in the already long list of things to do when installing a new lawn. But they’re key to ensuring that lush, beautiful yard you crave. Learn how to do it properly, step by step.

So you’ve decided to seed your lawn. Good choice! But now what? Here are the simple steps you should take to get that lawn of your dreams.

If you’re into instant green gratification, then a sod lawn is for you. Take a look at the pros and cons of sod, and learn how to properly install it. (And before you know it, you’ll be rolling in the green!)

If you’re tired of looking at bare ground or weeds in your yard but can’t seem to get healthy-looking grass to grow, now’s the time for change. Make a big difference in your yard this fall by following these steps to establish a gorgeous fescue lawn by spring!

Has your lawn seen better years? It may be time to think about restoring it – or replacing it altogether. Here’s what to consider when it comes to evaluating your lawn needs.

A healthy lawn takes time, effort and plenty of water. Those who enjoy their lawn find maintaining it worth the effort. Others find it more of a burden. If a traditional lawn is too much for your lifestyle, consider replacing part – or all – of it with groundcovers.

There are a lot of questions you need to answer before beginning any lawn renovation project. Getting all the information down in one handy reference will help ensure you get the yard you want. Here are the questions you need to answer to help you get started.