The fall season is “spring-time” for home lawn care. This is a great opportunity to apply grass seed, fertilize, and eliminate weeds in cool season lawns. In Tennessee (USDA hardiness zones 6-7), cool season grasses (fescue, bluegrass and perennial rye) are fertilized in mid-September with a high nitrogen-based fertilizer, available at most garden centers. […]
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Fall Lawn Care Tips
Posted by Hugh on September 15th, 2018
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Comments Off on Fall Lawn Care TipsSummer Lawn Care Tips
Posted by Hugh on June 17th, 2017
“Summertime and the living is easy”. That’s a good adage to follow for home lawn care as well. Most lawn care chores, such as fertilizing, seeding, thatch management, and weed cleanup, should be delayed until late August through early October in most locales (USDA zones 4-7). During the heat of summer, proper mowing and irrigation are […]
Posted in Drought tolerant, Environmental Conservation, Environmental issues, Fertilizing, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Kentucky bluegrass, Lawn Care, Mowing, Red fescue, Soil drainage, Summer heat tolerant, Tall Fescue, Thatch management, Weed control, Weed management Comments Off on Summer Lawn Care TipsSeeding Shady Areas Of Your Property
Posted by Hugh on August 21st, 2016
How many times have you been told: “you can’t grow lawn grass in shady areas”. Most lawn grasses perform best in full sunlight. Red or chewings fescues (Festuca rubra) perform under as little as 2-3 hours of direct or dappled sunlight. Shade fescues are relatively easy to maintain. Mowing height should be 2 inches high in […]
Posted in acidic soil, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Kentucky bluegrass, Landscape ideas, Lawn Care, Mowing, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Propagation (Seed), Red fescue, seeding lawn, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, watering tips Comments Off on Seeding Shady Areas Of Your PropertyBroadleaf Weed Control Starts In Late Summer
Posted by Hugh on August 15th, 2016
Broadleaf weed control takes center stage for chores to tackle in home lawns and gardens in late summer. Many winter annuals like henbit and chickweed, common inhabitants in the early spring garden start to germinate on the early days of autumn. Perennial dandelions are poking their heads up after summer dormancy. Spring […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Tall Fescue, Uncategorized, Weed management Comments Off on Broadleaf Weed Control Starts In Late SummerSeasonal Mowing Height Of Home Lawns
Posted by Hugh on June 22nd, 2016
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 […]
Posted in Bermuda, Crabgrass control, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Red fescue, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Weed management, Weeds, Zoysia Comments Off on Seasonal Mowing Height Of Home LawnsAvoid Spotted Spurge in Lawn And Garden Beds
Posted by Hugh on May 4th, 2016
Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is a dreadful perennial weed that can quickly take over a lawn or garden bed. It often grows in poor compacted soils or in-between cracks in pavement. Once established, it is difficult to eliminate it from your garden. Ideal temperature range for seed germination is 75 to 85 °F, and spurge will germinate […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Garden Problems, Herbicide management, Lawn Care, mulching, Planting tips, Poisonous or toxic, Propagation (dividing), Propagation (Seed), Sanitation, Southern Appalachian Region, Spotted spurge, Weed management, Weeds, Weeds Comments Off on Avoid Spotted Spurge in Lawn And Garden BedsTiming Critical For Applying Crabgrass Preventive
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 HerbicidesStart 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 FallFall Is Great Time To Renovate Your Lawn
Posted by Hugh on September 5th, 2013
Is your lawn nothing but bare spots, thatch, and weeds? Late summer and fall is an ideal period to reduce thatch build-up and repair dead lawn areas. Thatch is composed of old grass clippings, e.g. leaf and stem debris not decomposed. By aerating the soil and removing thatch, you will improve soil water absorption and […]
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