Kentucky bluegrass is a favorite for many northern United States lawns. It able to survive this region’s harsh winters while also having the ability to thrive in the full summer sun when appropriately maintained. One of the keys to keeping Kentucky bluegrass at its often dark green color is to mow it at the right […]
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Sod is strips of established green grass. On the top of the strips is grass and on the bottom is soil. Sod is sold in rolls like pictured above. When the sod is ready to be installed, it is rolled out until flat in its desired spot on the soon to be lawn. The sod
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Ideally, every grass seed would create a nice thick lawn in a matter of days. Unfortunately, grass grows slower than most of us would like. In some cases, it may take 30 days or more to just begin to germinate. The good news is that you can take steps to help promote a fast growing
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Cool-season grass is what thrives in Michigan and most of the northern United States. This type of grass is able to withstand the cold Michigan winters. It is at its best (lush and green) in the spring and fall when temperatures are between 65°F and the upper 70’s and rain is plentiful. Cool-season grass will
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One of the keys to establishing a lush new lawn from grass seed is to use an appropriate fertilizer. You should avoid applying the majority of fertilizers found at your local hardware store. Many of these fertilizers will kill or harm your new lawn. You should especially not purchase “weed and feed” or “crabgrass preventers”
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