Learn how to test for compacted soil using items around the home, such as a screwdriver or a shovel, and how to measure compaction with a penetrometer.
Author: Danielle Gorski
Danielle Gorski combines her love of plants with her love of writing to create informative articles on lawn care. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.
What is Leaf Spot in Your Lawn?
Leaf spot is a fungal disease that infects stressed grass with unsightly lesions. Learn how to identify leaf spot in your lawn to prevent further damage.
11 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Lawn Mower
When your mower has trouble starting, cuts poorly, or is smoking, it may be a sign that it’s on its last leg. Learn about these signs and more to know when it’s time to replace your lawn mower.
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.
7 Benefits of Xeriscaping
Some of the benefits of xeriscaping your yard include water conservation, increased biodiversity, reduced water costs, less lawn maintenance, and an increase in property value.
13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from an expert the ways to avoid common mowing mistakes, such as neglecting lawn mower maintenance, scalping the grass, or mowing inconsistently.
What is the One-Third Rule for Mowing Grass?
The one-third rule of mowing says to take off no more than one-third of the grass blade per mow. Explore why it’s important and the benefits to your lawn.
When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide
Learn when to apply pre-emergent herbicides in your yard in spring and fall, with advice from a turfgrass specialist.
What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?
Pre-emergent herbicides are a type of weed control product. They work by forming a protective chemical barrier over your lawn that stops weeds from sprouting.
How to Fix Compacted Soil
Learn how aerating your lawn, planting plants with taproots, or adding supplements like compost and organic mulch can fix compacted soil in your yard.