You can’t count down the days for burnt grass recovery like for major holidays. The timeline largely depends on the burn’s cause. Moderately-burnt grass needs about one week to grow back, while heavily-burnt grass takes about one month to reestablish. The recovery…
The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed in Wisconsin
Late summer to early fall is the best time to plant grass seed in Wisconsin, but you can also establish a new lawn in April to mid-May if you miss the fall deadline as long as the soil is 50 to 60°F. …
When and How Much to Water Your Gainesville Lawn
Water your lawn when it shows signs of dryness, especially in hot weather but less often when the weather cools down. Your Gainesville lawn needs around ¼ to ¾ inches of water each session, depending on the grass type. Overwatering does more…
When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
If your lawn looks brown and wilted, it’s screaming out for help. Are you wondering when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn? The answer is ASAP. Give your grass a deep soak, and keep the mower blade high. Depending on the…
What Growing Zone is Vermont? And What it Means
Most of Vermont’s growing zone is 5a, but it ranges from 4a to 5b. That means our optimal growing season is May to September, and the earliest you can safely plant without losing flowers and seedlings to a cold snap is mid-…
Grub Control Guide for Cedar Rapids
This grub control guide for Cedar Rapids covers everything from how to identify grubs and spot signs of lawn damage, like wilting, to prevention and control using trichlorfon or chemical-free methods like beneficial nematodes. Controlling white grub populations and the lawn damage…
Best Grass Seed for Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is the warmest part of the state, where warm-season grasses adapt well. The best grass seeds for the hot, humid summers and mild winters of western Kentucky are tall fescue, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses…
Best Grass Seed for Eastern Kentucky
The best grass seeds for the humid continental climate of eastern Kentucky are cool-season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, and perennial ryegrass. The warm-season Zoysiagrass has also adapted to this region. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses for…
2024’s Best BBQ Cities in America
Which U.S. cities should be at the top of your BBQ bucket list? To separate the top sirloins from the chuck roasts of barbecue scenes, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Best BBQ Cities in America. We cooked up a bigger ranking this year, expanding…
Best Grass Seed for Central Kentucky
The best grass seeds for central Kentucky’s hot, muggy summers and cold, wet winters are tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, perennial ryegrass, and Zoysiagrass. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses for central Kentucky, from Owen to Lincoln counties. Visit our…
Best Salt-Tolerant Grasses for Your Lawn
The golden list of best salt-tolerant grasses for your lawn starts with Bermudagrass and St. Augustinegrass. They have the highest salt tolerance among classical turfgrasses, followed by Zoysiagrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass. Seashore paspalum and alkali grass are also excellent choices,…
10 Best Native Plants for Louisiana
From the Garden District in New Orleans to Baton Rouge Garden Center, Louisiana is famous for amazing green spaces filled with plant varieties. The Pelican State is home to over 2,500 native plants that thrive in the region’s heat, humidity, and abundant…