Bermudagrass
Bermudagrass is a warm season grass thriving when temperatures are between 65? and 95? F. Bermuda grass, like zoysia, will turn brown in mid October and not green until mid-May. It's leaf blade is narrower than zoysia. Home Improvement Topics ... [... more]
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Mowing Height -- Fall/spring
There is some belief that lawns should be mown higher in the fall and spring. Research at the University of Illinois and other Land Grant institutions shows little change in turf density or color by raising the mowing deck. Maintain turf at the ... [... more]
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Seeding Rates
The following table relates the seeding rates in per pounds for seeding a 1000 square foot area. Home Improvement Topics Products Doors Corbels Knobs Storm Doors Pellet Stoves Cabinetry Tile Suppliers Closet Doors Fireplace Inserts Roofs Windows ... [... more]
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Mowers And Mowing: Don't Bag It - The Lawn Maintenance Plan
Bagging and removing grass clippings adds time to mowing -- and may be unneeded work. Lawn mowing requires more time than all other operations involved inmaintaining a high-quality lawn. Bagging and removing grass clippingsjust adds to the time ... [... more]
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Turf-type Tall Fescue
Turf-type tall fescue are becoming a popular turfgrass for homes and industrial sites. Turf-types are more coarse than bluegrass, though not as thick as traditional tall fescue commonly used as pasture grasses. The fescue is a bunch type grass, ... [... more]
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Sod Webworms
Sod webworms feed on the crown of grass plants. The cigar-shaped, brown insects are the larval stage of a white/buff colored moth. Moths may be present during June, usually in the evening as one walks across the lawn. Larva form silken ... [... more]
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River Rock
River Rock is an ideal landscape mulch. Make sure the rock is clean and not containing pieces of limestone. Home Improvement Topics Fireplace Inserts Contractors Suppliers Corbels Lighting Architectural Salvage Garden Insulation Tile Remodeling ... [... more]
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Fertilizing
The following table lists the amount of actual nitrogen needed for adequate growth of the grass species. Grass Type Fertilizer Rate (pounds/1000 square feet) Fine Leaf Fescue (Creeping, Chewings, Red) 1 - 3 Turf-Type Tall Fescue 2 - 4 Perennial ... [... more]
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English Ivy -- Brick
English Ivy should NOT be allowed to grow on brick buildings as the roots will eat away at the mortar, causing bricks to crumble and fall, especially if the mortar has started to crumble. As an alternative, Boston Ivy can be used IF vines are ... [... more]
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Bluegrass -- Seeding Rate
New turf area: one to three (1 to 3) pounds per 1000 square feet. Overseeding: one to three (1 to 3) pounds per 1000 square feet. (the same as new seeding) Home Improvement Topics Bathroom Barn Doors Corbels Stoves Doors Wicker Pellet Stoves ... [... more]
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Hairy Vetch
Hairy vetch is used as a winter cover crop to improve the soil's structure and nitrogen content when tilled in or turned over in the spring. Hairy vetch is often sown as seed in late July through August. Plants will germinate and develop shoots ... [... more]
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