Spring Lawn Care

It's that time of year again when we all start thinking of our lawns. I'm seeing some of the native grasses starting to green-up but surprisingly some of the non-native plants, like toadflax and cheatgrass, aren't. Usually it's the other way around. But that's okay. Nature has a way of taking care of itself. Of course, we like to help it along when it comes to our yards and wanting that picture-perfect lawn.

If you are putting in a new lawn from seed there are a few things to consider. To begin with you need to determine what kind of grass you want. Drought tolerance, heat tolerance and the ab...