Newly laid sod can look yellow and dull for the first couple of days and it can really get on your nerves. For the first few days, most people start to believe that the sod they have installed on their lawn is officially dead. But nothing can be further from the truth. For the first […]

Witnessing newly laid sod turning black is worse than a nightmare itself. You might feel like your lawn is conspiring against you. We know that you have done all that you could do to make your lawn thrive. You probably have watered it religiously at regular intervals or you might have danced around it assuming

There are certain areas in your garden or lawn where the grass does not exactly shine or look enticing. The area behind your room AC or the area beneath an old oak tree looks a little more awkward than the rest of the lawn. A lot of people in DeSoto focus mostly on the lawn

Have you seen the massive I-35E sound wall in DeSoto properly? That is a huge heat reflector. That large concrete structure does more than block out freeway noise. It also reflects a lot of heat around. Think of it like a massive frying pan radiating heat! What if you try to throw some sod around

You have one or more large trees in your garden and want a lush green lawn, like they show in the TV ads. So, what do you do to achieve that? You may go ahead and buy a well-known shade-tolerant sod, such as St. Augustine. Then you roll it under the big oak tree in

You may be unsure about the need to aerate a lawn after it’s been rolled. The majority of turf professionals and horticulturists will recommend aerating before rolling. As it is, rolling is meant to flatten the lawn and press in seed, but it leads to soil compaction. In this process, the soil particles get compressed. The vital pore space required for nutrients, air, and water

Did you think it wasn’t possible to install any grass properly without using a sod roller? However, there are some usable alternatives you can try. While renting or buying a sod roller is an option, that may be outside your budget or somewhat inconvenient. Don’t worry, as you can still install grass without issues. Why

A lot of people feel unsure about the need to stagger their sod during installation. If you are among them, shake off all your doubts. Laying sod in a staggered pattern, much like the way bricks are laid in a wall, is a prerequisite for a healthy and pretty-looking lawn. If you do not do that, it may lead

Zoysia grasses are perfect turfgrass for your lawn as they are high on adaptability, resilience and aesthetics. Meyer Zoysia (Zoysia japonica ‘Meyer’) and Emerald Zoysia (Zoysia japonica x Zoysia tenuifolia) are two of the most popular varieties. Both help you grow attractive, dense lawns with excellent heat and drought tolerance. However, they differ in maintenance,

So, you want a low-maintenance lawn that looks beautiful and is durable? You may very well go for Zoysia grass for that ideal lush-carpet look. There are many varieties, but Zeon and Zenith are two popular ones. Here we explain in detail which one suits your aesthetic and usage needs the best -and why. Zenith