by Green Thumb Expert | Mar 7, 2018
Seeding is a great way to establish a new lawn or to repair damaged turf. Below are some great tips to help you get your yard established or improved. Watering New lawn seeding will require substantial watering to promote healthy growth. You will need to keep your...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 23, 2013 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Slit seeding in the fall can help thicken up a thin lawn. The past two years have been brutal on Iowa lawns because of the lack of moisture during the summer. Last year most areas in eastern Iowa experienced a severe or extreme drought. This year’s August was...
by Green Thumb Expert | Sep 28, 2012 | Turf Grass
Fall turf grass seeding is an important part of helping fill in bare spots in your lawn. If you experienced an extreme drought this summer, your lawn probably needs some seeding work. Fall turf grass seeding usually is the most productive because the temperatures...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 30, 2012 | Seeding and Sodding, Turf Grass
Seeding damaged lawns is necessary if your grass is not coming back after the recent drought. If you are like most of us with un-irrigated lawns, your lawn is probably pretty crispy by now. This summers excessive temperatures and lack of rain has done quite a number...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 13, 2012 | Turf Grass
Since grass seeding should be done in the spring or fall, hold off on your summer planting plans. If you plant seed now, you risk having your efforts go to waste. Not only will your new seed require quite a bit of watering, but your germination rate for summer...
