Dethatching your lawn the easy way Lawn thatch is a layer of grass clippings, dead leaves, and other organic material that builds up underneath your lawn, just above the topsoil. A small amount is essential and protects the roots of the grass, but having too much prevents air, water and nutrients from reaching them. This […]
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04
Feb
Feb
Get rid of leaves and lawn debris without raking Allowing fallen leaves and other lawn debris to lie on your lawn not only damages grass and impedes growth, but it also causes thatch to build up and can cause bare spots in your lawn.
06
Aug
Aug
Even though it is just the beginning of August (and the country is still in the midst of a heat wave) it will be time to start thinking about tackling a not-so-glamorous yard project—RAKING LEAVES! If you have a lawn that is wooded or contains even a few trees, you probably have a firm plan […]
08
Jun
Jun
Summer Lawn Tips | BrinlyU It’s Summer time which means to raise your mower deck to the highest level. This helps keep your grass protected from heat and levels of drought, trapping moisture. This not only can trap moisture, but can block sunlight from the weeds, which helps your lawn look green and healthy in […]
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Mar
Mar
Springtime is obviously a great time to spread seed and plant. Temperatures have been unusually warm across the country these past several weeks. And if you’re like us, you’re already tinkering around out in the yard and garden. If you’re like us, you’re just itching to get out in the sun for some springtime seeding. […]