How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

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Q: What kind of fertilizer is best for grass?

• <div><p>The best type of fertilizer depends on the type of grass and your desired end result. Generally speaking, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-main-nutrients-fertilizer.htm">slow-release fertilizers</a> are best for grass, as they gradually release nutrients into your soil instead of all at once, which meets the needs of many grass types. However, the tradeoff is that slow-release fertilizers contain phosphorus, which negatively impacts local water quality. Also, some grasses require different formulations to meet the demands of the soil. Test your soil to see how acidic or alkaline it is before choosing a fertilizer. </p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of buffalo grass?

• <div><p>Buffalo grass does not turn green as early in the spring as some other grasses. If you have a heavily shaded yard, buffalo grass may not receive enough sunlight to thrive. It&rsquo;s not as dense as some other grass varieties, so it may not feel as comfortable on bare feet.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you&rsquo;re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don&rsquo;t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don&rsquo;t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

Q: Can I put down grass seed and fertilizer at the same time?

• <div><p>Provided you're using an appropriate starter fertilizer for grass seed, you can put down seeds and fertilizer at the same time. However, putting them down separately, one after the other, on the same day will help to avoid over- or under-applying the lawn food. Avoid using a fertilizer with weed control elements, as these will likely keep the grass seeds from starting. </p></div>

Q: How do you redo a bad lawn?

• <div><p>The first step in re-doing a bad lawn is correctly diagnosing the problem. That&rsquo;s why we recommend calling a licensed and trustworthy lawn care company that can help turn your damaged lawn around. Once the problem is diagnosed and fixed, you&rsquo;ll want to keep up with lawn maintenance by watering, mowing, and feeding your lawn the proper nutrients.</p></div>

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Rudy is very responsive and accommodating. He is caring for the large grounds around our second home, which is far away from our day jobs. He is willing to send images to aid in communication. He has been maintaining the lawn for just a couple of months now and so far so good.
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Reviewed in May 2023
TNX has been a pleasure to work with. They are professional, prompt, and knowledgable...very easy to work with. In addition to their landscaping/lawn maintenance services, TNX will soon be installing a new patio at my home...I can't wait to see how this is going to transform my backyard!
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Reviewed in August 2017
Bob was here within days. He listened to me describe the problem then got his equipment and began treating the house. He explained what he perceived to be the problem and went through the various treatments he had applied. He said to give it two weeks. It worked immediately. We saw two live ants...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Our 13 year old labrador retriever was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2012. At the time, we lived in Hampton, Virginia, and this was the closest canine oncology group. Travel to this location was about 30 minutes with no traffic, but, we had to drive through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel...
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We brought our three dogs and two cats to Salty Paws for the decade we lived in Virginia. We love our pets with an unparalleled intensity and we always trusted the staff at Salty Paws to care for them and for us. That alone is testament enough. I am confident that we personally financed...
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John is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful about tree care and environmental sustainability, very professional and punctual, made sure his crew cleaned up well, and price was reasonable for the work done. He and his crew showed up and were up in those trees (they use climbing equipment, not...
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