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Sep 2, 2025 - 11:41 GMT
A Neshoba County, Mississippi resident discovered a partially decomposed body while mowing his rural property around 1:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, officials said. The Sheriff's Office and MBI are investigating to determine the identity and cause of death; investigators believe the remains may have been on the property for 4??"6 weeks.
Sep 2, 2025 - 11:25 GMT
The debate over fall aeration and seeding comes down to grass type: cool-season grasses like fescue thrive when aerated and seeded in fall, while warm-season grasses like Bermuda or Zoysia should wait until spring. Understanding your lawn's needs eliminates the controversy, ensuring stronger roots, better growth, and healthier turf year-round.
Sep 2, 2025 - 10:20 GMT
GrassRoots Turf has earned a spot on Lawn & Landscape's 2025 Best Places to Work list, a national honor that recognizes standout workplace culture and employee satisfaction across the green industry. Selected through a rigorous review of company practices and employee surveys conducted by Best Companies Group, the award highlights GrassRoots Turf's people-first approach and commitment to empowering its team to deliver exceptional lawn care service.
Sep 1, 2025 - 03:00 GMT
Monty Don advises that September is the best time to aerate your lawn, creating holes that let oxygen, water, and nutrients reach the roots for greener, thicker, and more resilient grass. While the lawn may look patchy at first, by spring it will rejuvenate, and simple patch repairs with seed or turf now can ensure stronger growth next season.
Aug 31, 2025 - 13:18 GMT
Early September is the best time to fertilize lawns, with nitrogen being the key nutrient for greener color, density, and overall health, while phosphorus and potassium should only be added if soil tests show deficiencies. For lasting results, choose controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers and apply about 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, taking care to spread evenly and keep fertilizer off hard surfaces.
Aug 29, 2025 - 15:04 GMT
In 2025, U.S. households spend an average of $621.56 annually on professional lawn care, ranging from $272.64 in Flint, MI to $1,597.24 in Newton, MA. Peak lawn care seasons average 250 days, with longer seasons in southern cities like Houston and San Antonio and shorter ones in northern cities like Philadelphia.
Aug 28, 2025 - 21:58 GMT
The average U.S. household water bill is about $43 per month, though costs vary widely by state, household size, and seasonal use, ranging from under $20 in some areas to over $100 in others. Factors like tiered pricing, conservation surcharges, leaks, lawn irrigation, and sewer fees can significantly raise costs, making efficient use and maintenance key to keeping bills manageable.
Aug 28, 2025 - 18:40 GMT
Fall brings some of the best conditions of the year for lawn care. After the heat of summer, cooler nights and seasonal rains create the perfect window to seed, fertilize, and aerate your yard. By taking a few simple steps now-like overseeding, mowing at the right height, and improving soil health-you'll set your lawn up to recover from summer stress and thrive next spring.
Aug 28, 2025 - 15:53 GMT
Florida Highway Patrol reports a tragic incident in Summerfield where a 76-year-old woman was run over by a golf cart in a backyard Wednesday afternoon. The case remains under investigation, and no charges have been announced.
Aug 27, 2025 - 20:33 GMT
The best time to plant grass seed depends on the variety: cool-season grasses thrive when seeded in late summer to early fall, while warm-season grasses do best in spring once soil temperatures reach about 65 F. Timing seeding with your region's climate ensures strong root establishment, better growth, and a healthier, greener lawn.
Aug 26, 2025 - 17:44 GMT
Crabgrass often invades lawn edges in late summer because heat-radiating concrete weakens turf and speeds up the breakdown of spring pre-emergent herbicides. Once established, it spreads quickly, so prevention focuses on reducing edge stress with proper watering, mowing, and soil care while targeting these areas in late-summer treatments.
Aug 25, 2025 - 15:05 GMT
The American Southwest - including Arizona, New Mexico, and portions of Nevada, Colorado, Utah and California - is linked to one of four continental-scale "mega-drying" regions worldwide. Continue reading...
Aug 25, 2025 - 11:25 GMT
Fall is the best time to seed fescue in Georgia, as cooler weather and warm soil allow seedlings to establish strong roots, resist weeds, and green up quickly in spring. A proper plan??"testing soil, aerating, using quality seed, fertilizing, and consistent watering??"helps create a thick, resilient lawn, while skipping prep or planting too late leads to weak, patchy results.
Aug 23, 2025 - 18:25 GMT
With droughts and water restrictions on the rise, homeowners must adapt lawn care by watering deeply but infrequently, mowing higher to reduce evaporation, aerating soil, and mulching clippings to retain moisture. Experts stress that grass can often survive weeks without water by going dormant, but following these strategies helps preserve lawns while conserving limited water supplies.
Aug 22, 2025 - 01:14 GMT
As fall approaches, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its long-range seasonal outlook, and the predictions highlight both challenges and opportunities for homeowners, schools, and businesses nationwide. With a developing La Niña pattern expected to shape U.S. weather, much of the country faces an autumn marked by drought in the South, warmth in the Southeast and Northeast, and heavy rains in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.For many regions, this translates into a new wave of interest in synthetic turf, as property owners look for ways to maintain green, usable outdoor spaces without battling the extremes of nature.
Aug 20, 2025 - 16:54 GMT
Aeration improves lawn health by relieving soil compaction, boosting root growth, and enhancing nutrient, water, and oxygen absorption, while also reducing thatch and preventing pests and disease. When paired with overseeding??"especially premium mixes??"it creates a denser, greener, and more resilient lawn that thrives season after season.
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Aug 20, 2025 - 09:37 GMT
Aug 19, 2025 - 21:30 GMT
Artificial turf has become a symbol of sustainable landscaping, offering beauty without the burden of high water use. Yet homeowners across the country are running into a hidden problem: turf that melts under extreme heat. From desert climates to reflected sunlight from energy-efficient windows, this issue has quietly become one of the industry's most urgent challenges.
Aug 19, 2025 - 20:54 GMT
Why Lawns Turn Brown in the Summer In the summer, many homeowners across the Greater Charlotte, NC area watch their once-green lawns turn brown, brittle, and lifeless. If you're dealing with this problem, you're not alone. Heat stress is one of the most common challenges for lawns - especially fescue, which is a dominant grass [...]
Aug 19, 2025 - 14:43 GMT
Federal officials announced Aug. 15 they would continue water allocation cuts on the Colorado River for the fifth consecutive year following a persistent drought that's shrunken the river's largest reservoir. Continue reading...
Aug 18, 2025 - 17:55 GMT
Spring lawn care in Houston means getting your grass ready for the hot, humid dog days of summer. You'll need to prep your equipment and sprinkler system.