Learn when to apply pre-emergent herbicides in your yard in spring and fall, with advice from a turfgrass specialist.
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 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.
How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn
From aeration to mowing, weed specialist Leslie Beck provides insights on lawn care methods that will cultivate healthy, weed-resistant turfgrass in your lawn.
8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering
If the grass begins to look gray and dull, the soil is bone dry, or a trail of footprints is visible in your grass, it’s a sign that your lawn needs watering.
What Happens If You Don’t Remove Fallen Leaves?
Learn how fallen leaves cause trouble for your lawn: They reduce curb appeal, create a fire hazard, decrease grass health, and delay spring greenup.
5 Signs Your Lawn Has Too Much Thatch
Spongy, browning grass riddled with pests or disease may be a sign your lawn has too much thatch. Learn about these and other signs of thatch in your lawn.
When is the Best Time of Day to Mow Grass?
The best time of day to mow grass is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., which promotes a healthier lawn by preventing stressed grass.
How to Put Holiday Decorations in Your Yard and Not Destroy Your Grass
How to put up holiday decorations in your yard and not ruin your grass? LawnStarter’s Danielle Gorski details how her family does it.
What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a drought-friendly approach to landscaping that conserves water and decreases lawn maintenance. Discover the 7 principles, including soil improvement and appropriate plant selection, in our article.