Lawn Care
Looking for expert lawn care tips and guidance for your home? Whether it’s starting a new lawn from scratch and weed control to turf nutrition and soil amendments, or a quick on “how to” in your yard. In this section, you’ll find plenty of lawn care information.
Crabgrass vs Bermuda Grass (Difference & Similarities)
The chief difference between crabgrass (or crab grass as it’s sometimes called) and Bermuda is that some property owners actually choose to cultivate Bermuda grass as their lawn, while nobody wants crabgrass. On the other ...
How Long Does it Take for Quinclorac to Work & Kill Weeds?
Quinclorac is an effective selective herbicide to control any crabgrass problems. This weed killer is popular among many homeowners and most lawn care professionals as it kills a broad spectrum of grassy weeds and broadleaf ...
How Long Before Tenacity is Rainproof
Tenacity Herbicide is a unique herbicide. Not only can it kill over 40 weeds, including crabgrass and creeping bentgrass, but it also acts as a pre-emergent. In fact, the active ingredient in Tenacity – Mesotrione ...
Light Green Patches in Lawn
It seems to be every year – particularly in the spring and early fall – that lots of questions about “patches in my lawn” pop up. I professionally treat over 15 acres of turf and ...
How to Get Rid of Poa Trivialis (Rough Bluegrass)
Poa trivialis, commonly known as rough bluegrass, is one of the most stubborn weeds I see in cool-season lawns like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. It loves moist soils and thrives in moderate ...
How To Get Rid of Creeping Bentgrass in Your Lawn
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Having done several bentgrass renovations, I found the best method to kill creeping bentgrass is blanket spraying 2-3 applications of Tenacity (mesotrione) with a non-ionic surfactant – the first app also ...
Poa Annua vs Poa Trivialis (Difference & Similarities in Lawns)
Both Poa annua (annual bluegrass) and Poa trivialis (rough bluegrass) are undesirable weeds in lawns. They share similarities like light green color and boat-shaped leaves but differ in their growth and control methods. Poa annua ...
Overwatering
Key Takeaways: What is Overwatering? Overwatering happens when a lawn receives more water than it needs to thrive through excessive irrigation, poor drainage, or heavy rainfall. While grass requires water to grow, too much can ...
Understanding Ascochyta Blight on Lawns
At Lawn Phix, we’re passionate about helping you achieve a healthy, vibrant lawn. Today, we’re talking about Ascochyta leaf blight, a common yet often misunderstood lawn disease. Frequently mistaken for drought stress, this unsightly fungal ...
Can I Water My Lawn During the Day?
I’ve been seeing a lot of questions on forums and groups asking, “Can I water my lawn during the day?”. While the best time to water your lawn is early in the morning, between 3:00 ...
Water Conservation Tips: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Homeowners
In many parts of the world, water conservation is more important than ever. As droughts become more frequent and water resources become strained, residents are increasingly searching for methods to save water in order to ...
Don’t Break These 6 Rules of Lawn Mowing: Your Guide to a Greener, Healthier Yard
To achieve a lush green lawn, you’ll need to take particular care in how you mow. Regular lawn mowing may be a chore, but it can help you boost the health and wellbeing of your ...