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Common Causes for Brown Spots in Grass and How to Cure Them

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Is your green lawn suffering from brown spots no matter how hard you try to keep it healthy? A very common problem for homeowners is reoccurring brown spots in grass. Revive is proven to help restore your lush, green lawn by getting rid of those pesky brown spots in no time, but here’s some common reasons why those spots keep showing up: Brown Lawn Care: Reasons for Dying Grass and How to Treat If you’re wondering about reasons for dying grass and how to revive a dead lawn, there are numerous possible causes and no easy answers. The first step to brown lawn care is figuring out why it happens in most cases. Reasons for Dying Grass So can a brown lawn be saved? Depending on your particular circumstances, generally, yes. That being said, you should try and pinpoint what is causing the browning in the first place. Drought: This a big problem across much of the country these days, and drought is one of the primary reasons for dying grass. Many people opt not to water their l...

The Restorative Powers of Green Lawns and Sensory Gardens

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Spending time in the fresh air surrounded by nature has numerous health benefits, including decreased stress levels. Organic liquid fertilizer can help transform your lawn from brown to green and, in turn, create a better atmosphere outside for you and your family to enjoy. Because of their powers of relaxation and the tranquil environment they create, sensory and healing gardens are becoming more popular outside of homes across the U.S. Check out the following article to learn more: The Healing Power of Gardens Nature can have a soothing, restorative effect, and some gardens are designed to heighten this feeling. Sensory and healing gardens, traditionally part of children’s or botanical gardens as well as health care facilities, are now becoming more widespread. They are even becoming popular in private residences. “These gardens have been in use for thousands of years,” says Sharon Coates, landscape designer and vice president at Zaretsky and Associates, Macedon, New York, a lan...

Money-Smart Irrigation Techniques For A Healthy Lawn

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July is Smart Irrigation Month, and to celebrate, we want to emphasize all the things you can do with your irrigation system to help save time and money. To cure brown spots in grass , it’s crucial to not overwater the lawn. In fact, not adjusting your irrigation system for each season can often turn green lawns unhealthy as lawns need different amounts of water depending on the time of year. Here are some tips for the Irrigation Association on how to save money and keep your lawn healthy with smart irrigation practices: Don’t Send Money Down the Drain Water Smart & Save Money This Summer Most homeowners overwater their yard, unintentionally wasting money every time they take out the hose or turn on the sprinklers. To raise awareness of the benefits of efficient watering practices, the Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month. Using an automated irrigation system is one of the best ways to keep your lawn and landscape beautiful and healthy, while minimi...

Tips For Keeping Your Lawn Green and Your Garden Happy in July

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As temperatures continue to soar across the U.S., many people are using more and more water just to keep their green grass alive and healthy. For drought tolerant grass even in the driest of climates, use water-saving Revive. Check out these tips for other lawn and garden maintenance tips to check off your list in these hot summer months: July Lawn & Garden To-Do List Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. Here are some tips for your lawn and garden during the month of July. Trees and Shrubs • Prune dead, damaged, or diseased branches to prevent them from falling during summer storms. • Remove suckers by yanking downward to remove the growth bud. • Prune spring flowering shrubs early in the month, then leave them alone to set buds for next ...