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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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