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A lot of people, including scientists and researchers for various institutes, have been trying to come up with a single answer for this question over the years. Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to this problem that has been plaguing lawn owners for decades. That’s because, although drought tolerant grass exists and will withstand lack of water without browning, brown spots can occur because of a whole lot of other reasons too.   The best option so far is tall fescue. This drought tolerant grass has shown some promising results in various trials. It can withstand harsh environments and still grow to give a nice shade of healthy green to any lawn it is used on.   Tall fescue, especially the Kentucky 31 variety, can be used in many climates and in many types of soil. It all depends on what you want your lawn to look like – what you need to know is that fescue is a much coarser grass than what is usually used on lawns, but that doesn’t mean it’s less pleasant. And n...

Keeping your pets, and especially your dog, off the grass can help you save a fortune, not to mention time and energy, in yard work. Much of the usual damage that lawns sustain come from pets using them as their toilets. But there are a few creative ways of not having to treat grass for dog urine anymore.   If you let your furry buddy do his business on your lawn you will eventually have to treat the grass for dog urine. That’s because dog urine leads to unsightly brown patches on your lawn. Not to mention the smell. One way of dealing with this is to spread substances that deter the dog from peeing on the lawn. You can usually buy these at any pet store and they are environmentally friendly.   Another way to keep your dog off the lawn and avoid brown grass batches is to create a special space for your dog that he can use safely. This might mean some time invested in training your pooch to use that spot specifically, but it will be well worth the effort in order to save yo...

Although a lot of people use organic fertilizer, many don’t know how to use it responsibly and what to choose depending on their specific case. For instance, many may not know that organic liquid fertilizer doesn’t have the same status as solid one. For starters, sold fertilizer is more popular with people that have gardens because it can be used almost all year round. That’s because, being used as a solid, it means that is better absorbed by the soil because it is broken down by the microorganisms that live in it. Organic liquid fertilizer on the other hand, has to be handled differently. For starters, it can’t be applied directly to the plants and soil. It first has to be diluted in water in order to make it safe to be used. Also, the fertilizer can’t just be put on plants or on soil whenever. The recommended time of the year to use this type of fertilizer is when you are about to harvest your plants. Another way of looking at things, when it comes to when to using organic liquid f...

All lawns develop brown spots sooner or later. There’s no two ways about it. And usually brown spots in grass are caused by water. Either because there is not enough of it or because there is too much of it. Keeping a balance when it comes to watering your lawn can sometimes be difficult. Thoughts on the matter vary, depending on who you ask. Gardeners would say that watering your lawn once or twice a week is more than enough. Other people working in the gardening equipment industry will say that that is nowhere near as much as needed. You’ll have to try and find the right amount of water your lawn needs by yourself.   Another frequent cause for brown spots in grass are insects . They tend to invade and attack the roots of lawns that use fertilizers in excess or of those that haven’t been taken care of. Grubs are especially pesky, and can do some real damage to your grass. They weaken the roots and make your grass wilt up and die. Make sure you deal with the problem as soon as yo...

Well, this is one of the tougher question to answer when it comes to lawn care. It all comes down to the nature of the brown patches on lawn . For instance, the most common reason for a brown patch is drought. Yes, this kind of patch will usually spread, depending on the length of the drought. Also, saving the lawn depends of how severe the drought was and how long it lasted. Usually a good watering can do the trick. But if the drought was more than a couple of months, than the problem might be harder to fix.   Another reason for brown patches on lawn can be dogs. Pets using the lawn to do their business can leave the grass with brown spots. These usually don’t spread. They remain confined to the area the pet used. However, if the uses the same spots multiple times, this can lead to damage to the soil. Watering your grass and teaching your pet to use a different spot usually works.   But sometimes watering can actually be the reason for brown patches on lawn. If the lawn i...

One of the best organic lawn care tips that any experienced gardener ca give is related to how frequently one should water a lawn. The idea is that watering too frequently may cause the roots of the grass to become weak. Frequent watering also provides a good environment for fungi and grub infestations. The ideal watering pattern is twice a week, quite deeply, and with about 1” of water.   Another great tip for organic lawn care is to leave any yard clippings where they are. A lot of people tend to get rid of their yard clippings, considering them unaesthetic. Some will burn them while others will simply gather them up and throw them in the trash. The truth is that these clippings are an excellent source of nitrogen, which any lawn needs in order to grow healthy and strong.   A very good tip about organic lawn care refers to the use of organic fertilizers. They should be insoluble in water and should be spread across the lawn during Spring and Autumn. This is because, as ...

For years there has been a debate among people, both professionals and hobbyists, about which is the best lawn fertilizer. There are two schools of thought when it comes to this subject. On the one hand you have the ones claiming that store bought fertilizer is the best. On the other you have those claiming that the best fertilizer is the one you make yourself. Both sides make strong cases and have some very compelling arguments. Many gardeners and lawn enthusiasts claim that the best lawn fertilizer is the one you prepare in your own house with all organic ingredients. This way, they say, one can have a more hands-on approach to taking care of the needs of ones’ lawn and also do some serious recycling. The downside of using home mixed fertilizer is that it can take up quite a lot of time to make and finding the right recipe, the right proportions and the right ingredients isn’t really something easy to do. The people that say that store bought fertilizer is the best lawn fertilizer ...

  Lawn care products come in many shapes and sizes, and they are also available at different pricing levels. Depending on the brand, the type of product and the effectiveness and general popularity that it might have, you’ll find the price may be higher or lower. However, unlike what some people might believe, you don’t necessarily need the most expensive, just proven lawn care products to get good results .   Although price might sometimes be indicative of good quality, that isn’t necessarily the truth all the time. In some cases, expensive lawn care products are rated solely by their efficiency at achieving a certain task – for instance, causing plants and lawns to grow larger. However, if they’re chemical-based or designed to cater to only a certain variety of grasses and plants, then you might end up in a lot of difficulty when you see that your lawn doesn’t respond well to them.   A balanced approach is required, using the most well-chosen organic compounds for...