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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Get Rid of Leaf Spot and Melting Out in Lawns
A combination of fungicide treatments and good lawn care practices, such as proper mowing, irrigation, and soil management, is the most effective way to get rid of leaf spot and melting out in your lawn.
How to Get Rid of Chinch Bugs on the Lawn
When chinch bugs cause brown patches in your lawn, the best way to get rid of them is by implementing good lawn care practices to cultivate healthy grass.