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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 Aerate Your Lawn: A Complete Guide
Learn how to aerate your lawn with core, manual, spike, or liquid methods. Step-by-step instructions, timing guidance, and post-aeration care tips.
How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Spring Dead Spot Lawn Disease
One of the joys of spring is seeing everything outdoors come back to life and green up—your lawn included. However, […]
How to Treat Powdery Mildew On Your Lawn
When we look outside at our lawn, we expect—or rather hope—to see healthy, green grass. If you quickly peek out […]
Guide to Growing Perennial Ryegrass
Need grass in a jiffy but don’t want to spend the money and break your back laying sod? Look no […]
Guide to Growing Fine Fescues
Dreaming of a meadow-like lawn that doesn’t need mowing or constant fertilizer? Or struggling with shaded areas where finicky, high-maintenance […]
Guide to Growing Kentucky Bluegrass
The grass is always greener on the other side, or so the saying goes. But all that can change, and […]
Guide to Growing Buffalograss
Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance lawn or trying to incorporate native species into your landscape, you should put buffalograss […]
Growing Zoysiagrass: Everything You Need to Know
Choosing the best type of grass for your lawn can be a challenge. Zoysiagrass is a fantastic warm-season option for […]
12 Materials to Consider for Your Garden Path
Imagine leisure walks in your garden, coffee in hand, surrounded by blooming gardenias. But then the realization hits, and you […]