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Scalped lawns occur when we cut a lawn too low, thus exposing the brown thatch layer which resides underneath the upper green leaf material of the lawn. Well that’s the essence of what a scalped lawn entails, but the matter is much more in depth as to what is really going on and why scalping has happened to a lawn during lawn mowing,
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Brown burnt patches on lawns are a regular part of owning both a dog and a lawn for many of us. It can be unsightly and a nuisance for those of us who love our lawns and gardens, so what then can be done to help alleviate or lessen the problem of dog urine burning lawns, so we can have our treasured lawns
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So our lawn has gotten into a pretty bad state, this one in particular seems to have been caused by several factors compounding together which I can take an educated guess at because I am familiar with this particular lawn. So once we find a lawn in this condition, how and can we possibly repair it? Let's consider some options.
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Almost all healthy lawns that are well looked after will develop thatch over time. The amount of thatch will vary with each different lawn, the lawn type which is being grown, and other environmental factors such as shade levels or direct sunlight levels, how much fertilizer is applied to the lawn, how often the lawn is mowed etc. These variables which lead to
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It can be disconcerting when an entire lawn loses its dark green color and instead becomes pale or straw colored. Oftentimes this can occur in the lead up to Winter, as the warmer temperatures begin to ebb and cooler weather begins to set in. So why is our entire lawn losing becoming discolored, why is it looking so unhealthy, why is it the
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As lawn owners we are sometimes faced with some perplexing problems to solve to determine the cause and cure of any number of issues with our lawns as they arise. One of these problems which can prove difficult to solve for some is when a lawn develops dead patches for no apparent reason, and which nothing seems to fix.
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Uneven lawns are an eyesore for many people, can sometimes be unsafe, and can make a lawn area unsuitable for any sort of activity such as backyard sports or even just being able to set up tables or chairs so we can enjoy our lawns and gardens, and all the fresh air of being outdoors. Whatever the reason for wanting to level our
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Lawns turning brown, or even a yellow color is a cause of concern for most lawn owners, and is a signifier that we may have problems with our lawn which can be either mild or more severe in nature, depending on what the cause is of the lawn turning brown or yellow. So when lawns do start appearing yellow or brown, it’s a
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All lawns and plants need direct sunlight for life. Sunlight is the solar power generator which drives the photosynthesis process in lawns and plants, which in turn provides food for lawn and plant growth. Sunlight is essential for our lawns to stay alive, to grow, and to stay healthy. Different lawn types can tolerate and survive under varying levels of shade. Though no
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Top dressing lawns is another tool we can use to help our Saint Augustine turf in two different ways. The first reason to top dress a Saint Augustine lawn is to add organic nutrients to the lawn, and the second reason is to level an uneven Saint Augustine lawn. Top dressing lawn should never be done for any other reason.
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Seeding in Saint Augustine grass lawns can be a concern for many lawn owners. While all lawn types go to seed, as do all plants in one form or another, the differences in how these seeds present themselves is very different across all the different grass types. For Saint Augustine grass, the seed head and stalk are both very thick and tapers to
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Thatch is often of some concern with Saint Augustine lawns, especially after the lawns have been established a long time, the problem is that St Augustine thatches much more heavily than any other grass type. This is made worse for the homeowner when facing the problem of having to remove the thatch, which is a much more difficult task for Saint Augustine lawns
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Lets face it, many Saint Augustine lawns, especially those grown in full sun, can oftentimes have a limited lifespan. The main reason for this sometimes limited lifespan is the ever increasing thatch layer of Saint Augustine grass which just keeps building and building, higher and higher, until in many cases the Saint Augustine lawn will need to be removed and a new lawn
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Lawn coring or aerification provides many benefits for home lawns, and this is especially true for many Saint Augustine grass lawns too. And the major benefit for aerating Saint Augustine lawns is the reduction in thatch that can be achieved by this process. So lets look at all the benefits and the how of aerating a Saint Augustine lawn.
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Vertimowing is one term used to describe the de-thatching process for lawns. The process is designed to remove the old dead layer of thatch from lawns, so that the lawn can regenerate itself while controling the build up of thatch at its base. Lawn thatch is usually made up both living and dead above ground runners (stolons), other organic matter, clippings etc.
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While Saint Augustine grass does do a very good job at standing up to wear and tear, it can still become damaged due to overuse for long periods of time, or through neglect of good lawn care practices over the life of the lawn. Regardless of how the damage occurred, whether through neglect or from wear and tear, we want to repair our
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Many regions have soil types which have a heavy silt or clay content which often results in the soil constantly retaining too much water at all times. It’s the very fine particles within these soil types which causes them to stick so closely together, and thus preventing the free flowing of water through the earth. As a result of this, the Saint Augustine
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Thatching in Saint Augustine grass is discussed frequently on this site, and that’s mainly because it is a real trait which is prevalent in all St Augustine grasses that some people may like, while others may not prefer, this thatch is also inclusive of the new soft Saint Augustine grasses too. And the main reason why thatch can be of at least some
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The thatch in Saint Augustine lawns has always been a concern for owners of this grass type. If not properly controlled and managed throughout the life of the Saint Augustine lawn, it will continue to raise and grow higher as the years progress. As the height of the Saint Augustine lawn thatch increases, it will continue to grow new runners and leaf on
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As outlined in other articles about seeding in Saint Augustine lawns, there are several negative side effects which occur when Saint Augustine grass goes to seed. The main concerns are that the lawn becomes uncomfortable for people and pets to walk on, that the lawn no longer looks its best, and that the catcher on the lawn mower suddenly becomes much heavier when
