Summer in the DMV may be a dormant season for cool-season grasses, but you can encourage a healthy lawn by raising your mower, watering wisely, and managing pests and diseases.
Author: Annie Parnell
Originally from the Washington, D.C., area, Annie Parnell is a freelance writer and audio producer based in Richmond, Virginia. She is passionate about gardening, outdoor recreation, sustainability, and all things music and pop culture.
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Washington, DC
Fall in the DMV is an important growing season for cool-season grasses. Learn how to take care of your lawn in the fall by mowing, aerating, overseeding, and more.
Spring Lawn Care Checklist for Washington, D.C.
Start the growing season off right with spring cleaning, fertilization, and overseeding. Plan the optimal watering and mowing schedule to keep your lawn green all summer.
5 Ways to Winterize Your Screened-In Porch
As the weather gets colder, so will your screened-in porch–– unless you step in to keep out the cold air! Luckily, […]
8 Ways to Encourage Biodiversity in Your Yard
As homeowners search for organic solutions to benefit their lawns and ecosystems, adding biodiversity to the lawn can do both […]
How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard
Have you ever had a fun day outside, only to find your ankles covered in itchy red bumps? You may […]
Red Thread and Pink Patch: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
If you’re seeing patches of withering grass in your yard with a tell-tale pinkish tint, the common fungal lawn diseases […]
4-Course Guide to Edible Flowers for Your Garden
Along with the radishes and chives in your vegetable garden and flowering fruit trees like apples and artichokes, your flower […]
What is Fairy Ring and How to Get Rid of It
While you tend to your lawn this spring, you may discover a mysterious ring of grass or mushrooms in your […]
How to Control Nutsedge in Your Yard
When you see clumps of grass-like weeds taking over your lawn, your first thought might be crabgrass. A closer look […]