Many lawns seem to bake in the summer heat. Heat, dry weather, and foot traffic are major stresses for most types of grass. You can take the following steps to help your lawn beat the heat this summer. To Feed or not to Feed A well-fed lawn grows in thick, crowding out weeds and cooling the soil, which helps it …
The Controversial Dandelion – A Weed Control Guide
Home owners in Calgary are required to control the growth of noxious weeds and must destroy any prohibited noxious weeds on their property as regulated by the Weed Control Act. Below is a list of the common noxious and prohibited weeds in Calgary with links to more information and how to control. Blueweed Canada Thistle Common Tansy Leafy Spurge Nodding Thistle Lythraceae Scentless Chamomile Spotted …
Watering Your Lawn – Top 3 Questions Answered
A lush green lawn is a symbol of pride and a pleasant place to relax. No matter where you live, it’s important to learn ways to conserve as much water as possible. Water is essential to a healthy lawn. But too much or little can damage them. Running the sprinkler all night sets up conditions for disease. Frequent, light watering …
Prepare Your Lawn for Winter
Mowing Some homeowners mistakenly assign a final date for mowing, the cool season grasses that are the mainstay of lawns like bluegrass and fescue prefer cooler climates and will continue to grow at a slow pace until the ground freezes. Keeping this in mind it is important to continue to mow your lawn until your grass stops growing. In some …