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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.

Fusarium Blight: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: January 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

Fusarium blight is a fungal disease commonly seen in cool-season lawns during summer. Learn to spot it, kill it, and keep it from coming back.

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When Not to Mow Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: June 5, 2025
General Lawn Care

We talk in-depth about how and when to cut your lawn, but don’t spend much time discussing whether there are […]

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Cities Limiting Use of Lawn Fertilizers and Pesticides

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you’re apt to pull the trigger on a bottle of weed and feed and launch an all-out chemical assault […]

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Organic Herbicides: A Comprehensive Guide

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Organic herbicides use eco-friendly ingredients like vinegar, clove oil, or corn gluten meal to dry out plants or prevent sprouting.

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How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Spring Dead Spot Lawn Disease

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: October 28, 2023
General Lawn Care

One of the joys of spring is seeing everything outdoors come back to life and green up—your lawn included. However, […]

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How to Treat Powdery Mildew On Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: November 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

When we look outside at our lawn, we expect—or rather hope—to see healthy, green grass. If you quickly peek out […]

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Guide to Growing Perennial Ryegrass

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Need grass in a jiffy but don’t want to spend the money and break your back laying sod? Look no […]

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Guide to Growing Fine Fescues

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Dreaming of a meadow-like lawn that doesn’t need mowing or constant fertilizer? Or struggling with shaded areas where finicky, high-maintenance […]

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Guide to Growing Kentucky Bluegrass

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

The grass is always greener on the other side, or so the saying goes. But all that can change, and […]

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Guide to Growing Buffalograss

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: July 24, 2023
General Lawn Care

Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance lawn or trying to incorporate native species into your landscape, you should put buffalograss […]

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