by Ninja Lawns | Apr 19, 2016 | Landscaping, Springtime, Turf Grass
“Weeds are popping up everywhere, and I’m frustrated because I sprayed my lawn last fall! Why are they coming back?” Weeds present themselves in 2 main yearly cycles: winter annuals and spring annuals, meaning that certain weeds will pop up during the fall/winter and...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 15, 2016 | Turf Grass
Sometimes you just need a happy burst of color in your garden, and there are so many spectacular blooms that will deliver just such a punch! When designing a garden that exudes color and brilliance, choose plants like Blanket Flower, or gaillardia, in the “Arizona...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 12, 2016 | Turf Grass
Sadly, a maintenance-free lawn does not exist. Many of us simply cannot afford the time or the money required to keep up with the never-ending tasks that come with maintaining a well-kept, healthy lawn, and oftentimes, the demands of these tasks leave us feeling...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 6, 2016 | Landscaping, Turf Grass
“I amended my soil last fall to balance out the pH, but it still looks the same. What did I do wrong?” Well, you may have put too much or too little product, such as lime, into your soil. Certain soils need certain types and amounts of adjustment, and it can be a...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 16, 2016 | Turf Grass
“My lawn has ugly dead spots all over it, even though new grass is growing in other places!” Turf grass can appear dead and brown for a number of reasons. Smothering is one cause of this. Usually snow and ice are responsible; however, in warmer climates, smothering...
by Ninja Lawns | Mar 4, 2016 | Gardening, General Ideas, Landscaping, Springtime, Turf Grass, Winter
Winter can leave behind nasty messes in it’s wake. It’s time to take a sneak peek at your lawn (or what’s left of it!) and assess the scope of the current situation. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that all your hard work last fall has paid off...