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Author: Amanda Shiffler
Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.
How to Add Stripes to Your Lawn
Learn how to create professional lawn stripes by bending the grass in different directions. Follow our guide to create straight, diagonal, and other patterns.
Guide to Growing Grass in the Transition Zone
The transition zone is the growing area across the middle of the U.S., one between the warm area in the […]
How to Dethatch Your Lawn (Plus When to Hire a Pro)
Learn how to dethatch your lawn with a manual rake, a power dethatcher, or a verticutter. Includes timing, step-by-step instructions, and recovery tips.
Composting 101: How to Start Composting
If you are new to gardening or lawn care, you’ve likely encountered the word composting. Experienced gardeners know how beneficial […]
Topdressing a Lawn: The Benefits and How to Do It
Upon first thought, it seems somewhat absurd to spread a layer of compost or sand over your grass. After all, […]
How Earthworms Help Your Lawn, Grass and Soil
The worms crawl in … the worms crawl out … and the worms play a surprisingly valuable role in the […]
Beneficial Insects for Your Lawn and Garden, Plus Where to Buy
Ladybugs eat 5,000 aphids. Ground beetles destroy grubs. Discover which beneficial insects protect your lawn and garden, plus where to buy them.
Keep Your Grass Healthy with a Lawn Sprinkler Audit
Unlike a tax audit, this type of audit is one you don’t need to be afraid of, even if there’s […]
9 Ways to Dispose of Your Old Christmas Tree
Find out how to dispose of your Christmas tree sustainably with 9 eco-friendly methods, from curbside pickup to creating garden mulch and wildlife shelter.