Get Your Lawn Rental-Ready with New Sod Installation July 07, 2025Jamie Tedder Before a potential tenant ever sets foot inside your rental property, they’ve already formed an impression—just by looking at the lawn. The grass, the curb, the color—it all sets the...
Mowing Zoysia Too Short? Why Scalping Hurts More Than Helps July 02, 2025Jamie Tedder Homeowners love a lawn that looks like a freshly manicured golf course—low, even, and smooth. It’s tempting to set the lawn mower as low as it goes and assume you’re...
Why Your Bermuda Grass Looks Dull Instead of Green June 30, 2025Jamie Tedder It happens even to the best lawns: your bermudagrass, known for its lush green and tough-as-nails reputation, suddenly looks lifeless. You liked how it glowed in spring, yet now it’s...
How to Avoid Mower Lines on Your Lawn June 25, 2025Jamie Tedder You just finished mowing. You step back, expecting to admire a clean, crisp lawn—neatly trimmed, tidy rows, a uniform green finish. But instead of a well-manicured yard, your eyes zero...
St. Augustine Grass Yellowing? Why & How to Repair June 23, 2025Jamie Tedder It started with a soft spot underfoot—then a pale patch in the yard that you hoped would green up. But within days, that one spot seemed to spread, and now...
How to Keep New Sod Corners From Curling June 18, 2025Jamie Tedder Curled corners often signal overlooked problems like poor soil contact, air pockets, or sod installation errors. Understanding what causes these edges to lift—and how to fix them early—will help your...
4th of July Fireworks and Lawn Safety and Recovery Tips June 16, 2025Jamie Tedder The 4th of July is a time for food, fun, fireworks—and for many, it all happens right in the backyard. From sizzling BBQs and lawn games to festive red-white-and-blue setups,...
Is There a Bad Time to Mow? Yes—Here’s When to Avoid It June 11, 2025Jamie Tedder Lawn mowing is more than just a weekly task—for many, it’s a ritual that brings a sense of order, relaxation, and pride. There’s something deeply satisfying about the crisp lines...
Fungi, Folklore, and Facts: What Are Fairy Rings on Lawns? June 09, 2025Jamie Tedder Mysterious rings of grass and mushrooms have long stirred the imaginations of storytellers, inspiring age-old legends and superstitions. In European folklore, these curious circles were said to be the result...
Fertilizing New Sod: When and How to Feed Without Waste June 04, 2025Jamie Tedder Proper fertilization is key to helping your new sod take root and establish into a healthy lawn. However, laying sod is just the beginning—new sod requires careful attention, including deep...
Why Grass Blades Fold in Half During the Heat June 02, 2025Jamie Tedder Much like sunflowers tilt their heads to follow the sun, grass responds to the sun’s intensity in its own way. While sunlight is essential for healthy growth, too much heat...
When Lawn Mushrooms Mean Good News—and When They Don’t May 28, 2025Jamie Tedder You’re walking across your lawn and suddenly find a few mushrooms growing seemingly overnight. They may look cute, odd, or even a little creepy—but make no mistake: mushrooms in your...