With winter receding and summer approaching, you may feel like reviving the lawn for the upcoming season. Not everyone has the same lawn, though. Some people only need to apply some fertilizer when the temperature reaches a certain level. Others have to revive brown grass. Discolored grass may not always be dead, it could also be dormant. Reviving dormant brown grass is possible, but it will not be a cakewalk! Here, we take a closer look at the differences between dormant and dead grass and resolve common queries on restoring a lawn to its glory. Dormant Grass vs. Dead Grass…
Author: Texas Sod Zilla
To get a lush, green lawn, you should lay down fresh sod. But what if the beautiful green-colored carpet turns brownish or gets peeled off the ground, soon after? It’s disheartening when you find the effort and money put into the sod being wasted, and it does not grow roots. You are not alone in facing this issue, though. It’s important you understand the reasons why the sod may not be shaping up the way it should. There are six reasons your sod might not be growing roots and flourishing: 01. Poor Soil Readiness To grow a healthy lawn, you…
Grass clippings are the leftover trimmings after you mow the lawn. Most people leave the clippings to decompose naturally or bag and dispose of them. But will these clippings grow into new grass? That’s question eco-conscious homeowners and gardeners often ask. Let’s explore the science behind it. What are grass clippings? Grass clippings are the leaf blades- the parts of the plant that grow above ground and are cut during mowing. These clippings do not have seeds except when the grass is flowering at the time of mowing, which is rarely the case in well-maintained lawns. Therefore, in most situations,…
It takes a lot of time and care to keep your lawn lush and enticing. Throughout the year, you have to water, mow, and remove weeds to keep the lawn in shape. However, overseeding the lawn is necessary to replenish thinning areas and fill bare spots. The process is pretty simple but a bit of preparation will make overseeding successful. Preparing the soil using methods like aeration, mowing, or adding compost is useful. By doing this, you can be assured of effective overseeding, leading to proper germination and a lush, green lawn. It would be better if you did some…
Do you feel like putting down new sod during the fall months? Be careful about your approach. Some rainfall and the cooler temperatures will stop it from drying early. It is still important to focus on maintenance, or else it will dry out, and wither before the arrival of winter. Be careful about things like mowing frequency and watering schedules, and make sure the sprinkler system is working well. Watering New Sod During The Fall – Why Does It Matter? New sod has shallow roots, sitting on the top layer of the soil. The edges can curl if it dries…
Lawn maintenance is a year-round activity, but your approach must change in winter! Based on the grass type and climate, you should reduce watering the lawn during the colder months. Turf grasses are perennial plants and, like trees and shrubs, enter a dormant phase in winter. The reduction in moisture, sunlight, temperature and nutrients triggers this dormancy. Most turf grasses go dormant when daytime temperatures consistently stay below 40 degrees F. Adjust your sprinkler system and irrigation accordingly between October and December. When should you stop watering your lawn in winter? If you live in USDA hardiness zones 6 and lower,…
Excess thatch can make your lawn shabby and weak. You can remove it in two ways: dethatching and aerating. If your lawn falls short of expectations despite regular feeding, the root causes can be compacted soil and thick thatch. In both cases, the lawn grass bears the brunt as the nutrients, air, water do not move as freely as they should. If you cannot easily insert a screwdriver into the soil, it is surely compacted. When the thatch is thick, the lawn will feel spongy. Sticking a finger through to the soil will also be difficult. Maintaining about ½ inch of thatch…
Can you get a lush, green lawn just by throwing some grass seeds over the turf? It may not always bring the desired result. It is akin to throwing some seeds into a forest, thinking it will turn into a garden! Let’s take a close look at what may happen when you try this method and what overseeding can bring. Why Throwing Grass Seed on an Existing Lawn Often Fails You may think that since grass grows on the soil, it will also grow on an existing turf, right? It is not that easy. The soil at the bottom of…
To maintain lawns, you need to understand if the sod is dead or dormant, as it is time and money-saving. Dormant and dead sods are not the same. Here, we will help you learn the nuances well. What is Dead Sod? You cannot rejuvenate dead sod. Grass dies, and its roots deteriorate, making the soil underneath compact or infertile. You will know it when brown patches appear and do not respond to fertilization and watering. Dead sod is much like a damaged carpet- completely out of order! The good thing is you can remove dead sod easily by pulling it…
Just watering and fertilizing alone won’t suffice! Mowing is also a prerequisite as it helps keep your grass looking lush and enticing. However, mowing is harder than you might think. If you’re not careful, you may end up damaging the landscaping. When Should You Begin Mowing New Sod? You may feel tempted to start mowing the lawn right after laying the sod. However, resist the urge to make potential mistakes. When until the grass blades grow long enough before mowing. The sod needs adequate time to grow roots deep roots, otherwise the mower may uproot it. Avoid mowing until the…
