You probably don’t think about it much, but your lawn can suffer from stress just the way you do, but homeowners can reduce lawn stress this summer by taking a few simple precautions. Heat and dry weather are major stressors for grass, and additional stressors like bugs and weeds could wreak additional damage on already stressed grass.

Stay off the Grass

Hydrated grass will spring back quickly when someone walks on it or it has pressure applied to it, but dry grass will not. Damage is highly-probably when you continuously walk on dried out grass. However, if soil is too wet, constant foot traffic will compact the ground and air cannot get to the grass’s roots. You can reduce lawn stress by keeping foot traffic to a minimum during the hottest parts of the year.

Keep Mower Blades Sharp and High

If your mower blades dull, they will shred the grass when you mow. Shredded grass loses more water than if it was a clean cut, and the shredded tips will turn brown and look dull too. Grass that is cut too short will also dry out faster and its roots won’t be as deep. The longer you keep your grass, the more potential it has to grow deep roots. You can reduce the amount of strain on your grass if you keep it a little longer in the heat of summer.

Avoid Feeding it When it’s Stressed

Grass does not grow when it is stressed, so feeding it isn’t going to help it grow. It is better to feed grass earlier in the year before temperatures start to soar. You can help your lawn recover better once the temperatures start to fall again by feeding it again.

Related: Top 4 Tips for Garden Weed Control

Water it in the Morning

The best time to water your lawn is between six and ten AM. You’ll lose less water to evaporation and the grass has time to dry before night. When you water your grass in the afternoon sun, you’ll lose a great deal of the water to evaporation. However, when you water at night, you risk causing disease. For the best results, water a half-inch twice a week or an inch once a week in the morning.

Use Extra Seed in the Fall

If you live in an area where your grass is prone to heat stress during the summer, it might be a good idea to over-seed your lawn in the fall with a breed of grass that is heat and drought resistant. There are breeds of grass, such as Tifway 419 that will stay green even during times of drought and recovers very well when damaged.

You want your lawn to look good for as long as possible during the warmer months of the year. Taking these few simple steps to reduce lawn stress can help keep your grass looking better even in the most intense heat of summer.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

Fungus on your lawn is more than unattractive. When the fungus kills your Arizona sod, it creates bare spots that leave little ones prone to cuts and scrapes. Find out how to deal with lawn fungus so you can get back to backyard grilling.

Spot the Fungus

A common lawn fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, is largely responsible for the discolored, blotchy patches of dead and dying grass on your Arizona lawn. This fungus leads to various issues with many plants:

• collar rot – the fungus attacks the area between stem and root, creating a thick collar
• root rot – usually seen in indoor plants from overwatering, but seen in outdoor roots affected by the fungus
• wire stem – stems at ground level become thin and wiry
• brown patch – affecting your lawn and any turfgrass
• damping off – affecting seeds, causing them to not germinate

Not in My Backyard

Identifying this lawn fungus requires a little understanding of your turfgrass, because the symptoms appear different in different types of sod:

• St. Augustine grass – ideal for tropical to semi-tropical climates (think: Arizona!), capable of crowding out weeds with its thick, carpet-like spread
• Centipede grass—coarse – textured, warm season grass with blades three to five inches in length
• Bermuda grass – dense structure, fine leaves, and very common throughout Arizona

Look for brown patch in hot, wet weather. The fungus thrives in these conditions, and retreats in cooler weather. Brown, irregular to circular areas several feet across are common. Individual brown patches can spread because the fungus sends out thin, underground hyphae, or thread-like structures. Separate brown patches until you have very large blighted areas. The patches and the shades your individual grass leaves turn can change, too. Look out for:

• white, yellow or brown patches
• gray, black, orange, purple or red spots on blades and stems
• thin, threadlike wraps around the stems and roots
• slimy-looking, wet or greasy-looking grass

St. Augustine grass blades turn yellowish or orange before succumbing to the fungus; Centipedegrass turns reddish or purple.

Good News

If this sounds very unpleasant, take heart: fungus does not usually kill off your entire lawn, and even individual grass plants can bounce back once the fungus dies off. You can hasten this natural cycle, of course, with careful application of fungicides:

• Maneb
• Myclobutanil
• Propiconazole
• Thiophanate-methyl
• Triadimefon

These will appear under many brand names. Follow label directions carefully and with two applications, the fearsome fungus should be in full retreat. As with any chemical introduced into the environment, follow sensible safety precautions:

• Avoid using the fungicide when children and pets are present
• Control possible run-off to keep the fungicide out of municipal water systems
• Wear proper clothing to protect yourself and your lungs from lawn chemicals

Advice

Contact us if you need advice on how to treat fungus in your lawn!

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

In Arizona’s hot, dry climate, lawns can sometimes suffer despite the best efforts of the homeowners. These days, water conservation is on everyone’s mind, and in our state, it can be vital to operate on a minimal water supply. Some grasses are more tolerant of drought conditions than others, but before you lay your sod or plant any seeds, check out our tips to ensuring the happiest grass in dry conditions.

Yes, drought-tolerant grasses do exist. These blades tend to require less water than other types of grasses. In fact, they can use less than 25% of the amount of water traditional grass lawns use on average.

When you’re shopping for grass in a drought-prone area such as Arizona, keep in mind that water isn’t the only thing to consider. To get your grass to grow to optimal potential, you need to factor in the time of year, seasonal attributes, soil, lighting, and maintenance.

Types of Drought-Tolerant Grasses

As with anything else in life, some species are just a better fit when it comes to fasting from water. The following grasses are more likely to survive without regular hydration than traditional choices:

• Bermuda Grasses such as Tifway, Midiron and others.
• St. Augustine grasses.
• Ryegrass.

Secondary Options

The grasses mentioned above are the best options for drought-laden lands, but they’re not the only possibilities when you’re trying to produce a lush lawn. The following alternatives can create a green greeting when you look at your front yard, even when water is nearly non-existent:

• Moss
• Thyme
• Blue Star Creeper

Making the Most of Your Drought-Tolerant Grass

Planting the seeds isn’t enough to nurture most plant life, and your lawn is no exception. To get the most benefit from your efforts, follow these steps:

• Cultivate Deep Roots. Several factors contribute to ensuring you cultivate deep roots. Among one of the most important is your mowing height. The depth of your roots will more likely than not be directly correlated to the height of your grass. Avoid cutting your lawn too short in favor of progressively mowing at a higher level each time you hit the turf. These deep roots will help your grass endure the heat, environmental stress, and problematic situations that would otherwise arise when a drought arrives.
• Fertilize. If you want a happy lawn, you should avoid coming home with any old fertilizer. Lawn nutrition and fertilization is much more of a science than many green landowners realize, but it pays to do your homework before you head out of the house to ensure that you return with the levels of phosphorous, potassium, nitrogen, and other elements that will best optimize your outdoor experience.
• Thatch. When managed properly, thatch can actually help keep a lawn healthy in the right conditions. Try not to let your thatch build up beyond 1/2″, as it can inhibit growth and reduce the amount of oxygen your grass is able to receive at its roots. When kept under 1/2″, however, thatch can actually retain any available moisture in the soil and provide insulation against the extremes in temperature occurring in the outside world. Thatch has been known to facilitate extensive root development, and when it’s kept to a manageable depth, it provides the home base of excellent deep root cultivation.
• Aerate. Aeration is a process through which air and water are able to penetrate beyond any built up thatch and nourish the soil and roots beneath the ground’s surface. The process avoids starvation to the roots which ultimately will dehydrate grass during droughts.

Need help getting your grass growing just right? Check out our Evergreen Turf Lawn Selector tool to help you choose the optimal grass ingredients.

Do you feel like your lawn has seen better days? If the grass really is greener on the other side of the fence, don’t fret. Almost any Arizona sod lawn can come back to life with a little help. Before you can revive your lawn, you need to understand what’s causing its stressful disposition to begin with. Read on to learn more!

Root of the Problem.

If your grass is known to be less than luscious, look past the surface. More than likely, the root of your problem lies in the soil below. Keep in mind that timing is of the essence when you’re trying to revive your lawn; if you wait too late into the year, your efforts will likely be an exercise in futility, as the heat from the summer can wreak havoc on horticulture. Late winter and early spring offer the perfect opportunity to assess your soil’s needs so your lawn can flourish and grow as summer approaches.

Sample Your Soil.

For starters, make sure you have soil. Here in Arizona, it’s not uncommon to see gravel yards or find that grass is rooted by rocky terrain. If this is applicable to your area, too, it’s time to toss down some topsoil. To keep your grass healthy and happy, you’ll want to shoot for a layer of topsoil that’s around six inches thick. This dark, loose matter is made of decomposing organic compounds, which feed the grass and provide it with nutrients necessary to grow.

To truly know how to revive your lawn, you need to understand the properties of which it’s currently comprised. You can get a soil test kit in many hardware and home improvement stores such as Lowes. You’ll want to pay particular attention to the amount of the following:

• pH
• Electrical Conductivity
• Amount of Organic Matter
• Nitrogen
• Other Nutrients

Aerate

Many lawn problems begin to occur as time compresses the soil underneath the grass. The more compact the under layers become, the less the grass is capable of receiving nutrients. The grass’ roots and the ecosystem’s insects and microbes no longer have free pathways through which to create their healthy community.

Aeration allows the ecosystem of your lawn to breathe, freeing up its ability to absorb nutrients that are vital to sustaining growth and health. Gasoline-powered aerators are generally user-friendly and not too difficult to work, but you should expect difficulty this time of year, as these little tools achieve high demand as spring approaches. Manual aerators are perfect for smaller spaces. Of course, landscaping companies are generally happy to come to your home and help, too.

Food and Water

If your grass has patches of bareness, or if you’re just not happy with its overall look, consider reviving your lawn by overseeding and watering it. Find a species of grass that works well with your climate, and get those seeds down as early in the season as possible.

Employ the aid of a tiller or rake to break up the top layer of existing topsoil, then work in a 1-inch layer of topsoil with the same tool. Top your new lawn concoction with a layer of pulverized lime. Evenly spread your grass seed across your lawn, and use a leaf rake to gently encourage it into the soil.

The new seeds will need water. Hydrate your lawn in the morning, taking care not to over-water. The proper amount of water hydrates your grass while encouraging its roots to grow longer in search of more moisture.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

Laying new sod in a yard is a fairly straightforward process but it does take the right tools, some expertise and a measure of patience. Without even one of these, the homeowner is probably destined to have a brown and dying lawn by the end of the summer. Here are the most important Do’s and Dont’s to know when laying sod in Arizona:

DO Measure Carefully

Laying sod is relatively expensive – around $3.50 per square yard, plus labor – so it behooves a homeowner to measure carefully and use a little as possible. In addition, properly measured sod shows less in the way of joints and results in a better looking lawn, at least at the very beginning.

DO Prepare the Soil

The first step is to test the soil. You can get a kit to test your soil yourself or ask a lawn care professional you trust to help you. They will tell you everything you need to know. Then, add a rich nutrient base that will leave the soil slightly acidic – a pH between 6 and 7.5 is best.

DO Work the Ground

Rough tilling of the soil to a depth of two inches is crucial as it allows the roots of the sod to easily penetrate the soil. It takes some time and work but this step is well worth the effort. Next, thoroughly wet the area and apply “starter” fertilizer that is high in phosphate. Take the time to work this material into the soil to avoid root burn.

DO Install Properly

Start by installing along the longest straight line you can find – either your driveway or the curb along the front of your yard. Then stagger the next row so that the joints do not line up. Take your time to lay the pieces of sod firmly against each other without leaving gaps or causing overlaps. Finally, roll the entire lawn one time to improve the contact between the sod and the ground underneath.

DON’T Let the Soil Dry Out

Dry, hot climates like those here in Southern Arizona will quickly evaporate the moisture in sod before it becomes properly established. This fact means that you will have to water at least once a day – preferably in the evening so the roots of the sod have a chance to absorb as much water as possible.

DON’T Use the Lawn Immediately

Most homeowners want perfectly manicured lawns right out of the box but, with a new sod lawn, you will have to live with a little untidiness for three weeks to one month. Definitely do not mow it and try to stay off of it as much as possible. You will eventually be rewarded.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

There are many options for cultivating a beautiful lawn from good old-fashioned seeding to laying sod. As a homeowner, it’s important to weigh all options while taking into account your priorities for lawn care such as budget, time, and the overall aesthetic value. While each method has its advantages and disadvantages, the debate often comes down to sod vs hydroseed. Many simply want to know-which is better?

Hydroseed is a mixture of seed and mulch which is sprayed over the area on which you decide to grow grass. In terms of preparation, sod and hydroseed are equal as they both require tilling, debris removal, and level ground prior to application. The most notable difference between the two methods is cost.

Pros:

• Hydroseed can be up to four times cheaper than sod, ranging from $.50 – 1.00 per square foot.
• It’s an ideal option for large yards for its affordability. Labor charges are significantly less drastic for a larger yard than a smaller one once the hydroseed machine is in use.
• Hydroseed generally has a lower rate of disease as it is comprised of several different grasses. Sodding is a monoculture method and therefore becomes a bigger risk for infestation.

Cons:

• It demands a lot of water! When it comes to sod vs hydroseed, the difference can equate to two weeks of intensive watering vs two months, respectively.
• Expect plenty of weeds if you choose to use hydroseed plus the added cost of chemicals and time for multiple weed treatments.
• Hydroseed installation is weather dependent and is not ideal during the summer and winter.

Sod refers to mature grass held together by material that is later installed (in sections or strips) onto pre-treated soil. With proper application, sod will take root in your yard, eliminating the need to grow a full lawn from scratch. While pricier than seeding or hydroseeding, the benefits of sod usually outweigh the other variables in the eyes of most homeowners.

Pros:

• When comparing sod vs hydroseed, the former always wins in terms of beauty. It’s vibrant and green-best of all, instant.
• It becomes functional much faster than hydroseed with an allowance for moderate to heavy foot/animal traffic after a few weeks. Hydroseed can demand up to a full year of maintenance before it’s strong enough to withstand heavy traffic.
• Sod requires the least amount of watering compared to the competition. On the contrary, if Mother Nature brings heavy rains, sod will not be damaged and will hold up better than hydroseed-known to erode in similar conditions.

Cons:

• As noted, sod is the most expensive grass option in terms of installation per square foot.
• Some sections of sod may not take up root as easily as others and may need to be re-installed. (Keep in mind, the same can be said for certain areas of your hydroseed lawn.)
• When comparing sod vs hydroseed, sod is more labor intensive and requires a bigger commitment for installation, especially if you’re going the DIY route.

To ensure success with either method, you must fully understand the watering and weeding schedules required by your grass of choice. Even more crucial is the pre-installation prep work that goes into your yard before any growth can occur. Without the proper soil treatment to include tilling, cleaning, grading, testing, and fertilizing, it will make little difference what you choose as both sod and hydroseed will prove ineffective. In the end, both sod and hydroseed can produce beautiful lawns so long as you care for them well.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 480-456-1199 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

There are few things more satisfying to a homeowner than having a beautiful green lawn. But first, you’ll want to make sure you’re installing it correctly, and the first step is making sure your soil is ready for sod installation. Here’s how to prepare soil for sod to ensure you end up with the desired results.

Soil Preparation for Sod Checklist

Step 1: Test the soil. Not all Arizona sod is the same, so you’ll want to make sure you purchase the right type based on alkaline content of the existing soil. This is achieved by testing the soil’s pH level with a kit from your local garden center.

Step 2: Install or prepare sprinklers. Naturally, fresh sod is going to require maintenance and regular care; therefore, a sufficient irrigation system is the key to success. If your yard is already equipped with one, mark each sprinkler head with a flag and be cautious not to damage them when you attempt step three.

Step 3: Remove grass and weeds. In order for sod placement to be successful, your yard must be completely cleared of grass, weeds, rocks, twigs, and debris. Kill existing vegetation with either chemical or organic products. Then, clear the vegetation and rake up additional debris, such as rocks, so that there is nothing left to physically interfere with sod installation.

Step 4: Consider grading. If your lawn is flat, be sure to build up soil around your home and other structures to prevent water from pooling. Your goal is for the yard to slope slightly to avoid overwatering.

Step 5: Spread topsoil. This is not always mandatory, but adding soil amendments to your lawn can help with sod’s ability to root and gain proper nutrients for growth and sustainability, which is of particular importance in Arizona’s desert climate. If you need topsoil, you can order some that will get delivered straight to your home from Big Yellow Bag.

Step 6: Water the soil. As a final step, dampen the soil with water just before you are ready to install sod (which should be laid as soon as it is purchased/delivered). Do not create mud puddles; rather, give the soil a quick once-over with the hose to lightly moisten the surface.

It’s as simple as that – now you know how to prepare soil for sod. Although the steps are not necessarily difficult, they can be time consuming depending on the size of your yard. Dedicate the proper time for soil preparation and soon you’ll have a lush landscape to call your own.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 602-626-9959 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

If you have dead spots in your lawn, that just never seem to green up again, you may have an issue. The good news is the dead spots in your lawn can be treated, turning that brown into green. You can also treat the problem that created your dead spots and help keep your lawn healthy, no matter what time of year it is.

How to Re-Seed Those Dead Spots in Lawn

• The first thing you will want to do is purchase a few things, you will need seed (perennial rye), sand or soil, and composted steer manure.
• You will then want to create a mix with the three products listed above using a 40-40-20 ratio. Manure and Sand should make up 80% of your mix, whilst the seed will make up the remaining 20%.
• Now that you have created a mix you can lightly sprinkle the mix on to the dead spots in your lawn.

The reason for not just planting the seed straight into the ground is that the seed may not take. By adding manure you are helping the area around the seed hold heat and moisture. The sand works to help even out the texture, ensuring that when you place your mixture into the bare spots, that you don’t get either too much seed or manure.

Issues That may be Causing Dead Spots in Lawn

To prevent dead spots in lawn from arising again, you will need to treat the cause. These tips can help you prevent brown or dead spots form reoccurring once you have re-seeded.

• Pet Urine – If your brown spots in lawn are caused by your pets constantly urinating in the same spot, you will need to prevent this from happening. You may want to designate a spot for your pets to go potty. Another solution is to walk your dog on a leash at different times throughout the day.
• Pests – There are many pests that can cause problems with your lawn. Pests and grubs such as chinch bugs, sod webworms, and white grubs, can cause dead spots in your lawn. The first thing you will need to do is identify which pest is causing the issue, as each pest will need to be treated differently, it is often best to call a lawn care or landscaping expert if you suspect pests are the cause of brown spots.
• Watering – If your lawn is not getting enough water, this may cause dead spots to occur. A common rule with an established grass lawn is to water once a week over the winter, or every 2-3 days during the spring. If you have trouble remembering to water your lawn, you may want to establish a routine. Water your lawn on the same days of the week, and make sure all your equipment such as sprinklers are working correctly.

Once you have treated your lawn and re-seeded the dead spots, your lawn should start to green up again, giving you the best lawn on the block.

Evergreen Turf is your source for the highest quality sod in Arizona. Our friendly, knowledgeable people are committed to answering all of your questions to ensure a stress-free experience with your new Arizona sod lawn. Whether you wish to sod a small play area for the family or an entire golf course, Evergreen Turf can help you make it happen.

Our team serves customers throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson. Browse our website for information and tips on how to create and maintain a beautiful lawn, or give us a call and talk to one of our sod specialists at 602-626-9959 if you don’t find what you are looking for. Better yet, stop by and meet the team at our convenient Chandler location.

Want to keep your grass green all spring and summer so it will last through the fall? Arizona sod experts at Evergreen Turf offer some tips to help you out! Here’s how to keep your grass green in 5 easy steps.

1. Choose a variety of grass that will work best in your yard

As you may or may not know, there are many different types of grass. Each type grows best under different conditions. Some grow best in cooler temperatures, while some require more sunshine than others. So to set yourself up for success, you first need to choose the right type of sod. Check out our Lawn Selector Tool and answer a quick series of questions to determine which varieties are best suited for your location. From there, you’ll be able to see more detailed information about each of the grasses to help you make a final decision.

2. Test your soil

Use a soil test kit. Test your soil for things like:

• nitrogen
• phosphorus
• pH levels

This will help you uncover any deficiencies that may prevent you from achieving a healthy green lawn. If your soil is missing key nutrients, you can add certain products that will boost your soil. This will create an ideal environment for healthy grass. If you don’t want chemicals on your lawn there are environmentally friendly ways to care for your grass. For example, leaving the grass clippings on your lawn, known as mulching, helps keep your soil moist and prevents weed growth. For more information check out our Lawn Care Nutrition page.

3. Water thoroughly but do not overwater

One of the top mistakes that homeowners make is overwatering their lawn. If you’re starting a lawn from seed, you will need to water often, since the seeds need time to germinate and sprout. However, if you’re starting your lawn from sod, be cautious to not overwater.

Most homeowners water lightly every day, or practically every day. This encourages the roots to stay close to the soil, which in turn makes your lawn more vulnerable to heat and drought. Instead, you should water deeply only a few times per week. This method will encourage deep root growth.

Finally, try to water in the early morning and avoid watering at night. This tactic will help you avoid prolonged moisture which can cause disease. For more information, check out our Lawn Care Irrigation page.

4. Don’t mow too short

When you mow your lawn very short, it creates more work and maintenance in the long run, because you need to water more frequently and use more herbicides. Also, if you mow your lawn one day after watering, you will help your lawn heal better from the recent cut. This often prevents the tips from turning yellow and brown. Check out our Mowing Lawn Care page for more tips.

5. Aerate your lawn once in spring and fall

Aeration is the process of creating small holes in the surface of your lawn. This can be done using an aeration rake. Some companies even sell aeration sandals that you can strap on your feet! This process allows water, nutrients, and air access to the roots. It also creates better drainage which reduces runoff.

If you’ve followed all these tips and you’re still not getting the results you want, your lawn may have a disease or insect infection. It’s important to identify the problem accurately, so it’s best to take a sample of your grass and soil to an expert for help in identifying the root of the problem.

Have questions? Contact us today by phone at 602.626.9959 or email at info@evergreenturf.com. Better yet, come on down to our Chandler office located at 11407 E. Germann Rd and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have!

For more lawn care information, visit our website https://www.evergreenturf.com.

Select the perfect turf using our lawn selector. Once you’ve found the perfect type of grass, you can order online or by phone. Learn how to measure your lawn and how to install your new lawn with our helpful online guides.

You don’t have to be a professional landscaper to design a beautiful backyard space. Check out these top 5 backyard landscaping secrets that can help turn any backyard into a work of art!

1. Hide Your Problem Areas: Having a backyard is great because you and your family can play outside all day long. However, your backyard is also the place to stash extra stuff like garden hoses and AC units. But don’t let those eye-sores stress you out! Just cover them up with hedges and storage bins that double as outdoor benches. This will take the focus off the junk so people can admire the pretty parts of your yard, like the lush sod you just installed or the potted flowers.

2. Create Focal Points: Rather than have a wide-sweeping expanse of grass with nothing else in your yard, try to create focal points to provide structure to your space. For example, a fire pit with outdoor furniture around it is a great addition to any backyard. If you have a smaller yard, plant a striking tree in the corner so that you have something that draws the eye in. If you live in the southwest in a city like Tucson, sod can grow year-round to complement any focal points in your yard.

3. Choose the Right Sod Variety: Not all sod types are created equal. Some are more tolerant to shade while others thrive with more sunlight. Check out this Lawn Selector tool that can help you find the perfect Tucson sod type for your lawn.

NOTE: No sod grass can tolerate 100% shade. If you have an area that receives no sun, we recommend modifying your landscape to use decorative rock or other vegetation in that space. You may also consider pruning trees and vegetation to provide more sun to the area.

4. Plant the Right Plants: Line your perimeter and walkways with useful plants. For example, did you know that lemongrass keeps mosquitos away and lavender keeps fleas away?

5. Address the Specifics: As you go about your backyard landscaping projects, there are specifics that are bound to pop up. You may realize you need to create more shade above your hammock or move your bird feeder to a quieter area. Just remember to stay flexible and adapt your backyard as your family grows and changes.

Above all, when it comes to designing your backyard, the most important rule is to do what you like and have fun with it!