Lawn Care – Lawn Model https://lawnmodel.com Lawn Care by Experts Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:12:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://lawnmodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-LawnModel-Favicon-3-32x32.png Lawn Care – Lawn Model https://lawnmodel.com 32 32 Best Grass for Shade in the South https://lawnmodel.com/grass-for-shade-areas-in-the-south/ https://lawnmodel.com/grass-for-shade-areas-in-the-south/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:39:22 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4626 It takes work to maintain a shaded lawn in the south. On top of the environmental stressors caused by the hot and dry conditions typical in these regions, turfgrasses also have to cope with the reduced light exposure in a shaded lawn. The best grasses for shade in the south are cool-season grasses like tall...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/grass-for-shade-areas-in-the-south/feed/ 0 Dead Patches on Lawn (Causes and Fixes) https://lawnmodel.com/dead-patches-in-lawn-causes-and-fix/ https://lawnmodel.com/dead-patches-in-lawn-causes-and-fix/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:56:59 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4280 It’s not uncommon to spot brown unsightly patches on your lawn. While these patches are sometimes seasonal, and the brown spots green up after a while, a dead patch on your yard should always be cause for concern. Dead patches on the lawn can be mistaken for seasonal dormancy. However, this problem is more serious...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/dead-patches-in-lawn-causes-and-fix/feed/ 0 Does Juicy Fruit Gum Kill Moles in Lawns (Is it True?) https://lawnmodel.com/does-juicy-fruit-gum-kill-moles/ https://lawnmodel.com/does-juicy-fruit-gum-kill-moles/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:40:57 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4201 Moles are pests that dig unsightly burrows all over the lawn, and their activity can harm the development of your turfgrass. It’s, therefore, essential to control a mole infestation before it spirals out of control. You may not fancy conventional mole control methods like baiting and trapping as they’re usually toxic or expensive. One DIY...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/does-juicy-fruit-gum-kill-moles/feed/ 0 Eliminating Moles With Marshmallows (Unconventional Solution) https://lawnmodel.com/kill-moles-with-marshmallows/ https://lawnmodel.com/kill-moles-with-marshmallows/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:53:08 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4172 A mole infestation can cause significant lawn damage and diminish your landscape aesthetics, as the tunnels and molehills are usually an eyesore. Moreover, these pests interfere with grassroots as they dig, potentially causing growth problems for your lush green lawn. Conventional methods for mole control, like trapping, digging, and baiting, while popular, can be expensive...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/kill-moles-with-marshmallows/feed/ 0 How Often To Water New Grass Seed https://lawnmodel.com/how-often-to-water-new-grass-seed/ https://lawnmodel.com/how-often-to-water-new-grass-seed/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:20:34 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3761 Seeds require water to kickstart the germination process. Seedlings are also susceptible to moisture stress for the first few weeks after seeding, thus requiring sufficient watering. You should water new grass seed twice daily to encourage faster sprouting. This frequency ensures that you provide the seeds with adequate water in light of daytime evaporation. Once...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/how-often-to-water-new-grass-seed/feed/ 0 Sod on a Pallet: How Many Square Feet and Pieces on a Pallet Guide https://lawnmodel.com/sod-on-a-pallet-pieces-and-square-feet/ https://lawnmodel.com/sod-on-a-pallet-pieces-and-square-feet/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:24:57 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3710 When looking to quickly and easily establish a lawn from scratch, sod pieces are the best option. Sod is usually transported on pallets, which vary in size. Sod on a pallet measures an average of 450 square feet, but sizes of 400 square feet and 500 square feet are standard. Considering these size differences, a...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/sod-on-a-pallet-pieces-and-square-feet/feed/ 0 When Is The Best Time To Plant Grass Seed https://lawnmodel.com/best-time-to-plant-grass-seeds/ https://lawnmodel.com/best-time-to-plant-grass-seeds/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:47:32 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3657 Knowing the best time to plant grass seed for successful lawn establishment is important. Planting grass seeds at the wrong time increases the chances of failure. The best time to plant grass seed is in the spring for warm-season grasses and fall for cool-season grasses. Avoid planting grass seeds in the heat of the summer...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/best-time-to-plant-grass-seeds/feed/ 0 Can You Put Too Much Grass Seed Down (How Much Do I Need) https://lawnmodel.com/can-you-put-too-much-grass-seed-down/ https://lawnmodel.com/can-you-put-too-much-grass-seed-down/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:26:43 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3605 One of the main factors that go into establishing a dense, healthy lawn is the amount of grass seed that you plant. More often than not, homeowners end up putting down too much grass seed, and the result is usually disastrous. When you plant grass at the correct seeding rate, your turfgrass grows evenly, develops...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/can-you-put-too-much-grass-seed-down/feed/ 0 Can You Put Too Much Lime on Lawn? (How Much & Ways to Fix Excess) https://lawnmodel.com/too-much-lime-on-lawn/ https://lawnmodel.com/too-much-lime-on-lawn/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:46:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3189 Changes in soil pH cause significant effects on turfgrass. The correct amount of lime is often recommended for lawns with low pH. Unfortunately, many people often apply too much lime on their lawns. The resultant alkaline conditions hurt grass growth and ruin the lawn’s aesthetic appeal.  It is easy to put too much lime lawn...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/too-much-lime-on-lawn/feed/ 0 How Often Should I Aerate Lawn? (Best Time To Aerate ) https://lawnmodel.com/aerate-lawn-when-and-how-often/ https://lawnmodel.com/aerate-lawn-when-and-how-often/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:05:58 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=3095 The aeration of lawns is a time-consuming lawn maintenance process that involves puncturing small holes in the ground to break up compacted soil and give roots easy access to water, oxygen, and nutrients. It’s one of the important lawn care procedures that lawn owners should carry out or plan for in the grass maintenance routine....

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