Lawn Model https://lawnmodel.com Lawn Care by Experts Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:28:44 +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 Model https://lawnmodel.com 32 32 Zoysia Grass – Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More https://lawnmodel.com/zoysia-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/ https://lawnmodel.com/zoysia-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:46:05 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4785 Zoysia is a warm-season grass identified by its fine, stiff, dense growth habit. It spreads via above-ground stolons and underground rhizomes. Zoysia is established vegetatively through sod, sprigs, or plugs since seeding is often unreliable. Sodding offers the fastest fill-in but is more expensive, costing $0.30-0.70 per square foot. Sprigs and plugs planted 6-12 inches...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/zoysia-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/feed/ 0 Buffalo Grass – Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More https://lawnmodel.com/buffalo-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/ https://lawnmodel.com/buffalo-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:30:16 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4782 Buffalo grass is a warm-season perennial grass native to the Great Plains region of North America. It is highly drought tolerant and has better cold hardiness than other warm-season turfgrasses. You can identify it through the fine-textured, blue-green curled leaves that form an attractive, uniform lush lawn. Buffalo grass spreads through above-ground stolons, not rhizomes,...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/buffalo-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/feed/ 0 Centipede Grass – Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More https://lawnmodel.com/centipede-grass-identification-care-cost-more/ https://lawnmodel.com/centipede-grass-identification-care-cost-more/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:51:25 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4776 If you’re looking for a beautiful turfgrass for your lawn that doesn’t need too much maintenance, look no further than centipede grass. This unique turfgrass has several advantages over other common turfgrasses. In this blog, we’ll look at how to identify centipede grass, as well as how to propagate it and its maintenance requirements. What...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/centipede-grass-identification-care-cost-more/feed/ 0 St Augustine Grass: Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More https://lawnmodel.com/st-augustine-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/ https://lawnmodel.com/st-augustine-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:08:35 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4692 St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is among the most desirable warm-season turfgrasses due to its dark green color and dense growth habit. It is well identified by its leaves, sheaths, and growth habit on lawns, golf courses, and pastures. Homeowner benefits from St. Augustine’s ability to crowd out weeds and resist pests, tolerance to salt...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/st-augustine-grass-identification-care-planting-cost-more/feed/ 0 When to Fertilize Bermudagrass in Texas https://lawnmodel.com/fertilizing-bermudagrass-in-texas/ https://lawnmodel.com/fertilizing-bermudagrass-in-texas/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:26:54 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4619 Bermudagrass is a warm-season grass that flourishes under proper maintenance and is popular in Texas. Fertilizing Bermuda is essential, just like adopting the correct mowing and watering for maintaining a healthy lawn. But when should I fertilize Bermuda in Texas? In Texas, fertilize Bermuda grass in spring when temperatures exceed 65°F and growth is active....

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/fertilizing-bermudagrass-in-texas/feed/ 0 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 Bermudagrass – Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More https://lawnmodel.com/bermudagrass-identification-care-planting-cost/ https://lawnmodel.com/bermudagrass-identification-care-planting-cost/#respond Sat, 19 Aug 2023 07:47:11 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=4564 Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season grass originating from tropical Africa but widely spread in most tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It is a highly adaptable and tolerant species, which is why it is easily found in open fields, grasslands, lawns, and waste places. Homeowners and landscapers love Bermuda grass for its ability...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/bermudagrass-identification-care-planting-cost/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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