Simon Barker

A common question we get asked is “how long should fertilizer be down before it rains?” Now, there’s no easy answer to this question because it depends on various factors. […]

A common question that we get asked is “will grass seed germinate on the surface of the soil?” The simple answer to this is yes. In fact, it’s important not

Beautiful, bright green lawns are the envy of every neighborhood. Whether you’re looking to compete in the local best-kept lawns competition, or just like the look of a jewel-bright well-tended

There’s nothing quite like wandering across your lovely green lawn in bare feet. But this can quickly turn into a nasty experience if you have ants who have made a

Atrazine takes about 15 to 20 days to kill a weed. It takes so long for the weed killer to work because the toxin must first be absorbed through the

Prodiamine is a pre-emergent herbicide used on lawns that needs to be watered in. However, too wet soil or a rain shower can wash away some of the chemicals making

How long grass seed takes to germinate depends on the type of grass, the planting method and the climate. Germination generally takes 5 – 10 days but with certain grass

Whether you should water your lawn after applying fungicide depends on the type of fungicide you are using. When using systemic fungicide you should water your lawn after but never

You should bag grass clippings if you have weeds, especially if there are seed heads growing. Although leaving grass clippings on the lawn, also known as mulching, is important for

Zoysia plugs take up to two years to fill in depending on climate and lawn care. This is considerably longer compared to many other plant species but gardeners may still