A: Now is a very good time to fertilize the lawn. If you leave the clippings on your lawn when you mow, you may only need to do one fertilizer application a year, and late September to mid-October is the right time to do it. Other seasons aren’t the best […]
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Master Gardener: Fescue lawn care tips for fall | Features
Most turf compaction is in the top 3-inches of soil with the top 1-inch the worst! The remedy is to remove soil cores that are approximately one-half inch in diameter and 3-inches long. This practice is called aerating, aerifying, or coring. Aeration restores the balance of air and water in […]
Ask a Master Gardener: Replacing your lawn | Home And Garden
Question: Our two-acre property is mostly devoted to grass and we are tired of maintaining it. We would like to drastically decrease the lawn area, but still want to work in our yard. Any suggestions for us that aren’t too drastic? I don’t want to rip it all out. Answer: […]