The arrival of summer’s heat and dry weather is a clear sign to raise the cutting (mowing) height of your lawn grass. Every grass species have a recommended height at which it should be mowed for best health. The cutting height will change with the season. Location in the yard is also […]
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Seasonal Mowing Height Of Home Lawns
Posted by Hugh on June 22nd, 2016
Posted in Bermuda, Crabgrass control, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Red fescue, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Weed management, Weeds, Zoysia 
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Posted by Hugh on February 24th, 2016
To control crabgrass and other lawn weeds, 1. maintain a vigorous healthy turf so weeds can’t get established, and 2. apply the proper pre-emergent herbicide at the right time. Pre-emergent herbicides do not kill weeds; they prevent weed seeds from germinating. It’s that simple. Timing is important! In many states […]
Posted in Bermuda, Broadleaf weeds, Crabgrass control, Herbicide management, Kentucky bluegrass, Lawn Care, Pesticide recommendations, Tall Fescue, watering tips, Weeds Comments Off on Timing Critical For Applying Crabgrass PreventiveWhat You Should Know About Herbicides
Posted by Hugh on November 18th, 2015
By definition a weed is any plant that you don’t want in your garden. Herbicides are vegetation killers and classified as a pesticide that kills weeds. When used incorrectly, herbicides may injure good plants as well. Always read and understand the package directions before using. In a lawn or garden, you may be trying […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Crabgrass control, Environmental issues, Garden Maintenance, Garden Problems, Herbicide management, Invasive plant, Invasive species, Landscape ideas, Lawn Care, Mowing, Nutsedge Control, Pesticide recommendations, Poisonous or toxic, seeding lawn, Southern Appalachian Region, Weed control, Weeds, Weeds, Wind protection Comments Off on What You Should Know About HerbicidesSeven Step Lawn Renovation Program
Posted by Hugh on August 21st, 2015
Fall (late August to mid-October) is the “springtime” for lawn care. Most weeds have stopped growing and the cooler weather is a more comfortable time to work outdoors. If your home lawn is in horrible condition, now (not spring) is the best time of the year to take on lawn renovation. First, here are a few […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Crabgrass control, Fertilizing, Irrigation, Kentucky bluegrass, Landscape ideas, Lawn Care, Purchasing Plants, seeding lawn, Tall Fescue, watering tips, Weed control Comments Off on Seven Step Lawn Renovation ProgramStart A New Fescue Lawn In The Fall
Posted by Hugh on August 18th, 2014
Likely, summer heat and drought have taken their toll on your home lawn. Late summer and fall are opportune times to start a new home lawn. Rainfall is usually plentiful and cooler day-night temperatures should spur a rapid grass recovery. If your home lawn is mostly weeds, including unwanted bermuda grass, think about starting over. […]
Posted in Crabgrass control, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, seeding lawn, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Weeds, Weeds Comments Off on Start A New Fescue Lawn In The FallAll About Crabgrass
Posted by Hugh on March 8th, 2012
Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed which dies out around the first autumn frost. Seeds dropped last summer germinate when the soil warms up from early spring through summer. When spring soil temperatures reach 55-60 degrees (the forsythia shrub is blooming), apply a pre-emergent crabgrass preventative. These herbicides are very effective applied in late winter […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Crabgrass control, Lawn Care, Mowing, plant nutrition, seeding lawn, Southern Appalachian Region Comments Off on All About CrabgrassJuly Lawn Care
Posted by Hugh on June 28th, 2011
Around July 4th it’s time for a second (and last) application of crabgrass preventative. The herbicide which you applied in late winter is likely worn off. The basic herbicide preventative product tradenames (and active ingredients) are: Barricade® (prodiamine), Dimension® (dithiopyr), Echelon® (prodiamine + sulfentrazone), Pendulum® (pendimethalin), and Ronstar® (oxadiazon). Irrigate (1/2 inch water or 1 1/2 hours watering with an […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 9th, 2011
What grows there? Hopefully, it’s not crabgrass this summer. Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is an annual weed grass that devour lawns, shrub beds and flower gardens. There are lots of effective crabgrass preventatives sold at garden shops, hardware stores, and farm supply centers. There are numerous trademarked products. It is important to read and understand package instructions. […]
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