There are numerous types of grass that fill lawns, some more common than others. Different species of grass grow and prosper best in a certain climate and environment. For instance, there are cool-season and warm-season grasses. Cool-season grasses thrive in areas of the country that experience lower temperatures, growing best in the spring and fall. Some type of cool-season grasses is Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fescue. On the other hand, warm-season grasses can withstand the force of full sun exposure and heat. They get their name due to their prime growing season being late spring and summer. Some warm-season grasses include Centipede Grass, Bahia grass, and Bermuda grass. Why is it important to know the different types of grasses...
Assumed that all plastic lawn edging is the same? Well, that’s actually not the case. Plastic lawn edging varies greatly and determining the best plastic lawn edging depends on several factors. First, there are different grades of plastic that is used for plastic landscape edging. Plastic is one of the cheapest materials for landscape edging, but the least expensive options can easily also appear cheap if not installed properly. Unfortunately, these materials make that possibility likely because the cheaper materials are a bit unpredictable. They can be hard to work with and even unroll in an odd fashion. Furthermore, cheap plastic can also lift up out of the ground more easily because it’s very light in weight, allowing grass and...
There are many professionals around the world who have mastered the art of landscape edging, but does edging your lawn always require hiring a professional? The answer is, “No.” Sure, professionals are a great way to get the landscape edging job done in a timely manner, without having to lift a finger. However, for those who aren’t afraid to put in a little time and effort, and get your hands a little dirty, you do have another choice. DIY lawn edging options – landscape edging you install yourself – might be just the thing for you if you enjoy lawn work and are even just a little crafty. Take on the project of edging your landscape on your own...
There are many reasons one might choose to install landscape edging. Sometimes, the goal is aesthetic—where it’s done purely for looks and appeal. Other times, it’s done for function… to make getting and keeping a clean line between lawn and garden or beds clean and neat. No matter the initial goal when you set out to implement a landscape edging product, the bottom line is that you want it to: Look Good Perform Last In terms of landscape edging options that will meet these demands, you do have many choices today. There is landscape edging made of different materials, that comes in different colors, and also, installed with different installation methods. We’ve talked a lot about the different types of...
If you are the type of person who puts forth considerable effort into creating and maintaining the outward beauty or curb appeal of your home, there is little that looks as nice as a freshly manicured lawn with cleanly landscaped edges. However, it’s not really just about “looks” when it comes to the best landscape edging products—it’s also about function. The best landscape edging products can help you get and maintain your clean lawn and landscape edge and line only if they can truly keep grass growth in check. This includes not just deterring it, but prohibiting it, from invading the beds and gardens it’s divided from in the first place. While there are almost an unlimited number of different...
