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How to Mow Wet Grass
Several mowing strategies will help you mow wet grass: Mow slowly, don’t bag the grass clippings, and follow good maintenance practices, like keeping your lawn mower blades sharp and raising your mowing height.
Best Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers
Don’t let the heat ruin your chance of having a beautiful yard. Choose from the best drought-tolerant ground covers, such as desert marigold and sedum, for your region.
2025’s Hurricane Forecast: Most (& Least) Affected Counties
Which U.S. counties are most likely to be impacted by tropical cyclones? Discover 2025’s Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Counties.
How to Read a Soil Test Report
Understanding your lawn’s soil chemistry is key for achieving a perfect outdoor green space, but reading a soil test report often leaves homeowners puzzled. This guide simplifies your soil test data by explaining each measurement and its importance, helping you compare your results against ideal ranges and fine-tune your lawn maintenance practices.
10 No-Mow Grass Alternatives for Your Lawn
With no-mow grass alternatives like ground covers, wildflowers, and native plants, you can have a beautiful landscape without having to mow your lawn regularly. Xeriscaping, hardscaping, mulching, and moss, as well as ornamental, low-mow, and no-mow grasses, are also some of the best lawn alternatives today.
Signs of Drought Stress in Trees
The most common signs of drought stress in trees include wilting leaves, yellowing or browning foliage, leaf curling, premature leaf drop, and visible bark cracks. Early intervention through deep watering can prevent permanent damage.
Give Dad the Gift of Lawn Care – It’s Super Easy
Make weekends a bit easier for your dad. It’s super easy to give the gift of a great-looking lawn with LawnStarter.
13 Types of Ornamental Grass for Your Landscape
Choose the best types of ornamental grasses for your landscape based on your yard’s conditions:
• Northern seas oats and Japanese forest grass for shade
• Blue oat grass and Mexican feather grass for sunny, dry spots
• Switchgrass for privacy screens
Cool-season varieties emerge early in the spring, warm-season grasses have dramatic colors, while evergreen types like black mondo grass provide year-round structure.
How to Create a Pollinator Lawn
To successfully create a pollinator lawn, assess the area, choose how much of the site to convert, and select and install the right plants to attract bees and other beneficial insects to your yard.