Patriot bermudagrass serves a very specific purpose – rapid, aggressive growth. This feature is ideal for the northern transition zone, but it is still suited for hardiness zones 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B.
Patriot features excellent cold tolerance, and excellent drought tolerance, which means lower irrigation costs. This variety offers versatility – with the recommended mowing […]
Every living thing needs water to survive. This includes everything from your toddler to your pet cat to the plants in your lawn. Your natural grass is certainly no exception to this rule. But we all know there can be too much of a good thing.
Much of the southeastern United States has experienced a very […]
Many of us spent our childhood years dreading lawn duty and wishing the lawn would somehow mow itself. Well, your wish may have finally come true in the most exciting advancement in lawn mowing since zero-turn technology. Sure, you’ve heard a lot of buzz about robotic mowers, but where is the technology now, and who […]
We all have habits and ideas that, if we really think about it, we’re not exactly sure why we have them, they’re just habit. Sometimes we’ve heard them from others and taken them at their word, but when it comes to lawncare, it’s important to know the WHY and HOW for maintaining an attractive and […]
As we eagerly anticipate the warmer, sunnier days of spring and summer, many of us begin to plan lawn, landscape, and garden projects. While Mother Nature always dictates planting schedules, (and sometimes gives us a few unwelcome surprises that no one can predict), there are some planting plans we can make with relative certainty.
Bermuda grasses […]
Much of the Southeast has experienced a mild, exceptionally wet winter, with some areas seeing significant flooding, and we still have spring coming, which is traditionally pretty soggy. Homeowners must be vigilant in ensuring flooding and poor drainage don’t take a toll on their lawn and landscape.
There are many risks of poor lawn drainage, including […]
Another product of the experts in Tifton, Georgia, TifSport provides a great solution for everything from golf course greens, fairways and roughs to athletic fields and home lawns.
This variety, best suited for Hardiness Zones 7A, 7B, 8A and 8B, is exceptionally wear tolerant and recovers quickly from damage from high use, cart traffic, even cleat […]
Cultural practices for turfgrass management may sound like something that is only for the pros, but it’s actually a term even the average homeowner should understand. To have an attractive and healthy lawn, observing cultural best practices is essential. Below are four staple practices that will help you maintain your turfgrass.
Mowing- Always follow the 1/3 […]
There are many elements that can affect the health of your lawn, including disease, traffic, pests, fertility and irrigation. Proper identification of the cause of injury to your turf is essential in repairing damage and preventing future problems.
There are hundreds of species of insects that inhabit lawns and the surrounding areas, so it is important […]
Many people spend this time of year focusing on serving others – whether it’s something simple like inviting new friends over for dinner or donating gifts to a local nonprofit, the spirit of giving is alive and well in our communities.
Whether you’re a green industry professional, an avid gardener or you just love taking care […]
