Spring is underway, and the grass will be looking better and better every week as the weather warms up. However, you may notice that not all of the grass greens up evenly. Why is that? Why is there still dormant grass? Not all grass greens up from winter dormancy at the same time. Some species like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial rye grass, and fine fescue will green up rather quickly. They…
Read MoreFall Grass Growth
You may have noticed that fall grass growth has started to slow as we approach the middle of October. How does the grass know that it is October? Well, it really does not have a clue. Grass, like all plants use the weather to grow. We are starting to get into average temperatures that are cooler. Cool season turf grass (the kind that we have in West Michigan), the leaf…
Read MoreSod vs Seed vs Hyrdoseed
Installing a lawn can be a big project. A lot of the time the lawn is the biggest portion of your outdoor space. What is the best way to go for getting grass? Sod, Seed, or Hydroseed? Sod: An instant yard. No need to wait and wait for the grass to start to grow, it is there. That is by far the main reason why sod is chosen. However, sod…
Read MoreThe Perfect Lawn
The perfect lawn, it always looks good. What does it take to get to that point? We will go over what it is going to take. Mowing: Mowing at the correct height, three inches for Michigan, and mowing not more than one third of the leaf blade at one time will help to keep a lawn at a healthy height. Fertilizer: Fertilizing regularly, applying no more than one pound of…
Read MoreGrowing Grass, Raising Children
Planting grass is like raising a child. Wait, what?!? It is true. Both take a lot of time, patience, and energy. But both can be done. Here are a few similarities between growing grass from seed, and raising a child. Grass takes a while to before it sprouts out of the ground. Just like a mother when she is pregnant. Some common species on grass that is planted here in…
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