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Will the Brown Patches on Your Lawn Cause Any Real Problems in the Summer?

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The appearance of brown patches on lawn is one of the most common problems that can affect the health of your turf, a problem that can be caused by many things, from fungal infestations to dog urine and from chemical spills to bacterial infections. When grass leaves turn the yellowish brown color so typical of the phenomenon, the affected leaves are dead indeed and there is no way to resuscitate them, but fortunately, the problem is relatively easy to stop and to remedy. Here are some tips how: Contain the disease – the best way to stop the problem from spreading is to remove the affected leaves as quickly as possible. This part of the healing process requires patience and energy, as you will be required to remove every one of the dried and yellowed leaves.   Aerate the soil – when you have bare patches of soil or only green grass leaves in the area that used to be affected, it is a good idea to grab a grass aerator tool and poke a couple of cause into the soil to improve t...

What You Need to Know About Switching to Drought Tolerant Grass

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If you are tired of having to water your thirsty grass all the time and if you want to reduce your overall water consumption, replacing your existing lawn with a drought tolerant grass is an excellent idea . Here are some tips about how to make that switch: Consider the preferred season type of the grass variety – drought tolerant grass species are available in cold season varieties as well as in warm season varieties. Cool season drought tolerant grass, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue or fine fescue, have a wide temperature tolerance and are able to stay green during the winter as well. Warm season varieties include bermuda, centipede, and zoysia, varieties that can survive long dry spells without sustaining any damage, but that prefer higher temperatures.   Make the transition gradually – a great way to switch to drought tolerant grass is to overseed your existing turf with drought tolerant seeds. The transition will not take place overnight, but your lawn will bec...

Have You Already Bought Your Organic Fertilizer for This Spring? Consider These Factors When You Pick Your Products

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The organic fertilizer that you choose for your yard or your garden is an essential factor that will contribute to the success of your gardening efforts during the entire season. A fertilizer of good quality such as Revive products is suitable for the soil in your landscape as well as for the plants that you want to grow can make a great difference, so here are some tips about how to choose your organic product: Determine your soil’s needs – the nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus content of the soil and the pH will be the factors that you will have to take into consideration when picking your product. To determine the composition of your soil, you don’t need to take a source sample to a specialized private laboratory, you can use one of the test kits available in garden stores and perform your own analysis.   Determine the needs of your plans – when you know what your soil consist of, it is time to determine the types of plants that you want to grow. Take the time to researc...

Preventing Brown Spots in the Grass – 3 Tips That Can Help

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  Brown spots in grass are very common and they can be caused by a variety of things, from dog urine too fungal infestations and from chemical spills to heat exposure. Fortunately, the issue can not only be remedied relatively easily – it can also be prevented. Here are some tips how to prevent brown spots in grass : Water your lawn correctly – the prolonged presence of excessive moisture promotes the proliferation of a variety of fungi and bacteria, making your lawn weaker and more sensitive to illnesses. To prevent that from happening, make sure to water your grass early in the morning, finishing the watering process before 10 a.m..   Use the right fertilizer – most grass species are nitrogen hungry plants, but using a fertilizer that adds too much nitrogen to the soil makes your plants more prone to diseases, including brown patch disease. It is a good idea to check the mineral composition of your soil and to correlate those details with the nitrogen needs of the gr...

The Advantages of Using Organic Liquid Fertilizer in Cold Climates

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Soil treatment is crucial for ensuring the fertility of your soil, especially if your land is located in a cold climate area. The two most common fertilizer consistencies are solid and liquid, with liquid fertilizers having a variety of benefits that you should know about. Here are some of those perks: Easier to apply – liquids are easier to apply in a uniform layer than granules, one of the most important benefit of using liquid fertilizers being that they are more suitable for creating a uniform layer than granules.   Easier to mix – applying your product in the most suitable concentration is easier if you choose a liquid fertilizer. All products come with detailed instructions regarding application, including instructions related to how to create the mixture of the right concentration. All you will need is a measuring cup, the fertilizer and the suitable amount of water.   Suitable for being used as a starter as well as during the season – most organic liquid fer...

How to Check Whether You Have the Best Lawn Fertilizer

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The lawn fertilizer that you use is essential for making your grass green and strong. Here are the aspects that you should take into consideration when picking the  best lawn fertilizer :   Consider organic options – the two main categories of lawn care products are synthetic and organic fertilizers. As a general rule, you should choose organic products whenever it is possible, that way you can avoid stressing your plans using strong chemicals and you can also have the natural environment in your area.   Choose the product of the right composition – the three principal minerals found in fertilizers are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, each product available featuring a different composition. Most grass types used in lawns require fertilizers that are rich in nitrogen and low in phosphorus, so read the labels very carefully on the products available before making your final decision.   Choose a slow-release product – organic fertilizers are available in...

Getting Tips from an Expert Gardener: The Use of Solid Fertilizer

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When it comes to options of soil treatment, solid fertilizers are among the most popular options due to the great features of these products, including affordable pricing and easy application. If you are considering using solid fertilizer in your garden, here are some tips from the experts: Choose the best fertilizing method – solid fertilizers can be scattered over the entire garden, used in individual beds or applied only to individual plants. As a general rule, you should use one pound of fertilizer for 100 square feet of garden space, but it is a good idea to cancel the label on the product you are planning to use to make sure that you get the quantities right.   Prepare the soil – prepping the area in which you will be applying your fertilizer is another very important thing. Make sure to apply your fertilizer when the foliage of your plants is dry and so is the soil. Apply your fertilizer in the right quantities, then water the fertilized area to have the fertilizer pe...

How to Make Grass Green with Minimal Expenses

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If you have made up your mind to have alone that is so green it turns heads, you probably know that mowing the grass and watering the turf are the two most important activities to ensure that your loan is beautiful indeed. However, you must also know that spending time and energy watering and mowing is not enough – you should do it all using the right methods and you should also help your efforts by applying the right type of organic lawn fertilizer. Here are some tips on how to make your grass green while also keeping expenses low :   Get an organic fertilizing duct that is high in nitrogen – nitrogen is the most important mineral for grass, so make sure that your fertilizer contains lots of it. Fortunately, most organic fertilizers are very affordable, so you will have a wide range to pick your product from.   Use your product the right way – apply your fertilizer in spring, when your grass starts to come back to life. Use the fertilizer on dry soil to allow the subs...

Is There a Quick and Easy Way to Treat Your Grass for Dog Urine?

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A lot of people wonder how to treat your grass for dog urine. That’s because dog urine, besides the smell, leaves the grass brunt and doesn’t allow it to grow back again naturally. That’s because dog urine is very high in nitrogen, which can harm the grass in significant quantities. So people are looking for ways to treat their grass for dog urine. The most obvious solution is to simply replace the patch of grass that’s been affected and plant some new seeds. But that can be quite a hassle and take some time before you can see results. Not to mention that you can end up with different grass shades on your lawn.   Another great way to know how to bring back dead grass from dog urine is to use a special formula that breaks down the nitrogen in the urine and makes it easier to be absorbed by the grass. These are usually mixed with other fertilizers that give the grass on the brown patch the push it needs to start growing again. More popular solutions include spreading baking soda a...