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What is lawn aeration?

Benefits of Aeration Written by Dr. Robert Shearman, turfgrass professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln What is lawn aeration? Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration … Continue reading

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14 Musts for Gorgeous Grass

From sowing to mowing, these are the high-points that will ensure that you have the most gorgeous grass in the neighborhood Test your soil pH using a kit from your local home improvement store or garden center. Optimum range is … Continue reading

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Make spring lawn prep painless with a Turf Vacuum

If you’re like most of us, you still have a few leftover leaves in your yard that took the winter months settling into place.  If they’re left there too long after the last frost, the once-pretty grass underneath will die … Continue reading

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Pull-Behind Lawn Sprayer 101

Lawn Care 101: Pull-Behind Lawn Sprayers Pull-behind lawn sprayers are used to apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in either spot or blanket applications. For spot applications, most sprayers come equipped with a spray hose that allows the user to apply … Continue reading

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4 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Heavy-Duty Garden Cart

  How to choose a heavy-duty garden cart you won’t regret Many times, having the right tool is the difference between a simple task and a painful one. Imagine trying to remove a wood screw with a ball peen hammer, … Continue reading

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Grass Seed Planting Guide

Grass Seed Planting Guide – BrinlyU With spring only a week away, many of us are beginning to think of warmer temperatures, short sleeves, and green grass.  Soon, we’ll begin the process of reviving our lawns from a long winter’s … Continue reading

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Fertilizer Spreader Settings Tutorial

In order to ensure the proper application rates, we must validate our fertilizer spreader settings by accurately calibrating the spreader. Optimum Spreading Speed = 3mph Because most broadcast spreaders are wheel-driven, the speed at which you walk significantly affects the … Continue reading

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How to use a Lawn Dethatcher

Why do I need to use a lawn dethatcher? Thatch is made of up old grass clippings, dead roots, leaves and other small organic debris.  It builds up in layers underneath your lawn, on top of the soil.  Good lawn … Continue reading

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Lawn Rolling Fundamentals

Lawn rolling is an intermediate-level landscaping technique that can help create a smoother, greener lawn.  The premise is simple enough, a rounded weight that flattens the soil it passes over.  But to utilize it effectively, it must be applied at … Continue reading

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Dethatching your lawn: 3 Simple Steps

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 … Continue reading

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