Walk down the fertilizer aisle in spring and it is easy to assume every lawn should be fed as soon as the snow disappears. Bags are stacked everywhere, the grass is beginning to wake up, and after months of winter, doing something to the yard feels productive. The problem is that grass does not … [Read more...] about When Should I Fertilize Cool-Season vs. Warm-Season Grasses?
What Grass Type Is Best for Shady Areas of the Yard?
There is always that one section of the lawn that refuses to cooperate. The grass looks great out near the driveway, but under the maple tree it is thin enough to see the soil. Maybe the strip along the north side of the house stays patchy no matter how often you seed it. You water. You … [Read more...] about What Grass Type Is Best for Shady Areas of the Yard?
How Late Can I Overseed in the Fall for Cool-Season Grass?
Fall can sneak up quickly in Maine. One week the afternoons still feel like summer, and a couple of weeks later you are watching leaves pile up and wondering whether you missed your chance to improve the lawn. If you have bare spots or thin grass, the question becomes: how late can I overseed in … [Read more...] about How Late Can I Overseed in the Fall for Cool-Season Grass?
Should I Rent or Buy a Dethatching Machine for My Lawn?
There is something satisfying about tackling your own lawn projects. You pick a Saturday morning, roll the equipment out of the garage, and by lunchtime the yard looks noticeably different. Dethatching seems like it should fit neatly into that category. Then you start looking at the machines and … [Read more...] about Should I Rent or Buy a Dethatching Machine for My Lawn?
