Some people may think of “The Jungle Room” at Graceland, where Elvis Presley lived when they hear the term “carpet grass.” This is not something new, but it is also not something a person can put down on the floor in their home. Carpet grass is for outdoor use only (unless you’re adventurous and feel …
Genus Sisyrinchium The genus sisyrinchium consists of many species of annual and perennial flowering plants, known as the blue eyed grasses. They are a prominent plant species that occurs all over North America, either as a wild plant or as a cultivated landscape plant. These plant species are part of the iris family (Iridaceae) and …
We live on the upside of a steep street on the side of a mountain. This means we have a great view from our front yard. The backyard is shady and cold. Over the years we’ve found ourselves more and more sitting out front on a small grassy area enclosed with a boxwood hedge in …
My friend who lives down the street and has a kid in the same class as my oldest son put in artificial grass in a section of his backyard where the trampoline is located and his small putting green. The response from other guests is interesting (we go there often for BBQs etc.). Many other …
Quicklist: Different Types of Bermuda Grass Blackjack Ormond Bermuda Grass Jackpot Bermuda Grass Yuma Oasis Blend La Prima Sahara Princess 77 Triangle Blend Mohawk Yukon The grass may be greener on the other side, but only for those who don’t know the right turf variety for their own lawn or backyard. Whether you are looking for …
A healthy lawn requires proper care and attention throughout the season. It requires constant attention and responds well to different types of lawn maintenance. Watering the grass especially in the summertime turns the brown lawn green again. Grass grows well when you aerate the soil, allow the roots to breathe, and ensure proper drainage. Raking …
The right lawn edge will not only add curb appeal or enhance the look of your garden but it will also increase your property’s value. It also sets a boundary between the lawn and garden bed, holds mulch in the bed, and will serve as a barrier against unwanted grass and weed roots. There are …
Lawns have an average size of one-fifth of an acre and hold over seven million grass plants in a typical yard. Maintaining these yard grasses can be expensive but a well-manicured turfgrass can increase your home’s property value by around 15-20 percent. The most popular ornament on yards or lawns is pink flamingos. It first soared …
Americans have an obsession with perfectly manicured green lawns. A well-maintained green carpet is like a status symbol, an emblem of success or an indication that you’ve achieved the American dream. Everyone knows it’s not easy to keep those grasses regularly trimmed. Not everyone has the time nor the resources and the finances. That’s why …
Lawn grasses are the most grown crop in the U.S. and in 2005, they covered 63,000 square miles of the country. Maintaining a green carpet of a singular type of grass that’s no more than an inch and a half tall and neatly edged is a meticulous, time-consuming and expensive task. An equivalent of 200 gallons …
There are more than 10,000 grass species in the world out of over 1 million plant species. Grass is also one of the oldest living organisms ever discovered. The oldest is said to be 200,000 years and is a type of seagrass found in the Mediterranean Sea. Grasslands cover over 20 percent of the Earth’s …
We have natural grass, but I’d seriously consider replacing it with some really nice artificial grass or some other alternative to natural lawn. Artificial grass is interesting these days because you can types of artificial grass that look incredibly real. While by far most homeowners still opt for natural grass, more and more are using …
In the helpful video below, landscape professional Patrick Weisel reduced the often-overwhelming lawn mower-buying process to a single statement: “When you’re choosing a mower, don’t choose more mower than you need.” It’s true. Don’t overbuy. You’ll could spend much more money than you need to, and you could also end up with more lawn mower …
Small lawnmowers are in demand because who wants to push a big heavy beast? The exception is self-propelled models, but even then, if you have a small plot of grass, a compact lawn mower is best. I’m not that great at mowing lawns. I get it done, but it’s not perfect. My brother, on the …
Welcome to our gallery featuring verdant backyard grass ideas! One of the most iconic and ubiquitous yard elements is grass. Grass is the prime backdrop for the vast majority of landscaping ideas. Many neighborhoods have associations that mandate homes have a specific kind of grass, as well as requiring maintenance at a specific length. If you …
Welcome to our gallery featuring some truly neat backyard astro turf ideas! Lawns are a staple of many homes around the globe. Some neighborhoods even have associations that regulate how laws should be cared for and maintained. While a well maintained lawn can be a nice feature for a home, they can be quite a bit …