Spoon Feeding N-Ext RGS 1 ounce per 1,000 ft2 every week, or biweekly Spoon Feeding 24-0-6 Flagship A little more than 1 lb. of Flagship per 1,000 ft2 to deliver ~1/4 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 ft2 every 10-14 days Questions about how much Nitrogen is in your fertilizer? Use our free […]
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Introducing new grass to your lawn every year will keep your turf looking thick, green and healthy. Whether some grasses die off during the stressful summer months. Bare spots can occur from insect damage. Lawn mower wheels may have gauged some areas. No matter what, overseeding your lawn – even […]
For reference, the grass seeds mentioned throughout this review will be referred to: GCI TTTF Jonathan Green BB To have it be a more apples-to-apples comparison, this review is comparing Jonathan Green Black Beauty Original (BB) grass seed versus GCI Premium Turf Type blend (TTTF). Jonathan Green’s Black Beauty is […]
I’m always on the lookout for the next best thing to try in my lawn. There’s been lots of buzz about the N-Ext line of products, which include RGS Bio-Stimulant, Micro Greene 0-0-2, and Green Punch 18-0-1. I was willing to give these a shot until some guys in a […]
For the past two months or so, with proper spring lawn care, we’ve watched our lawns come out of winter dormancy and green up to a nice, thick, healthy dark green lawn that left all of our neighbors jealous. And from the hard work of early raking and spring clean-ups […]
Spring is here and in full effect! By now your lawns should be green, thickening up, and taking off – especially with all of the rain we’ve had in April. This how-to lawn care calendar is a month-to-month guide for cool season grasses – particularly Massachusetts and Zone 6 that have grasses like Turf Type Tall Fescue and Perennial Ryegrass. Following LawnPhix’s monthly lawn care guide will help you kickstart your turf health, vigor, and color this spring, and set your lawn up for success this growing season.
So your lawn is full of weeds and looking for a DIY how-to kill and control weeds in your yard? Violet, dandelion, clover, creeping charlie, and crabgrass – the list of nasty cool season broadleaf weeds (dandelion) and grassy weeds (crabgrass) here in Zone 6 is a mile long, and they're all rearing their ugly heads now in the spring. April showers bring May flowers... and weeds galore!Follow these steps to help kill, control, and prevent weeds in your lawn.
Spring is here and in full effect! By now your lawns should be green, thickening up, and taking off – especially with all of the rain we’ve had in April. This how-to lawn care calendar is a month-to-month guide for cool season grasses – particularly Massachusetts and Zone 6 that have grasses like Turf Type Tall Fescue and Perennial Ryegrass. Following LawnPhix’s monthly lawn care guide will help you kickstart your turf health, vigor, and color this spring, and set your lawn up for success this growing season.
I bought the Brinly-Hardy Tow-Behind Dethatcher from Home Depot last fall in effort to cut down on both the costly landscaping fees as well as the cumbersome equipment rentals. Here’s what I thought of this tine dethatcher, Model # DT-40BH.
I bought the Brinly-Hardy 40" Tow-Behind Core Aerator from Home Depot last fall in effort to cut down on both the costly landscaping fees, as well as the cumbersome equipment rentals. Here’s what I thought of this core aerator, Model # PA-40BH.
Here's is a running list of frequently asked cool season lawn care question. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated frequently. Have questions? Please write them in the comments below.
Looking for an easy-to-follow, month-to-month lawn care guide? Lawn Phix created this specialized lawn care calendar and schedule for cool season grasses – particularly in the Massachusetts/Zone 6a areas. Quickly check your lawn care tasks for each month of the season in this monthly guide to a healthy, thick green turf.
