Why Is My Grass Lying Flat? Causes and How to Make It Stand Up Again
Grass lies flat when the leaf outgrows what the plant can hold up: overgrowth, excess nitrogen, rain, shade, thatch or grubs. Diagnose it, then mow it upright.
Category: Lawn Care
Best Temperature to Water Grass: When It’s Too Hot and When It’s Too Cold
No air temperature is too hot to water grass; time of day matters more. Stop when the soil freezes, and winter-water dormant lawns only above 40°F. Full guide.
Bird Netting for Grass Seed: Does It Work and How to Use It Properly
Bird netting works on small patches, but straw at 1 bale per 1,000 sq ft and raking seed in matter more. Install height, removal timing, wildlife-safe options.
Do Birds Eat Grass Seed? How Much They Take and How to Protect It (Straw, Netting and Covers)
Sparrows, doves and pigeons eat grass seed left on the surface. Raking in, rolling and straw protect it better than scare devices or coated seed.
How to Protect New Grass Seed From Heavy Rain (and What to Do After a Washout)
Rake seed in, roll it, and cover it with straw or an erosion blanket on slopes. What heavy rain does to new seed and how to fix a washout.
What Does Bermuda Grass Look Like? Identification, Stress Tolerance and Lawn Care
Bermuda grass has narrow pointed blades, a ring of hairs at the collar, creeping runners and a bird's-foot seedhead. How to identify it and grow it well.