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.
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.
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 to dethatch the lawn, replace some of the lawn, or use chemicals.
What is Drought-Tolerant Landscaping?
Drought-tolerant landscaping is a way to landscape your yard so it can endure dry spells. We’ll explain the key elements, including drought-friendly plants, efficient irrigation, soil health, and hardscaping.
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy in Your Yard
Get rid of poison ivy in your yard with herbicide or vinegar solutions, by mowing it back, scalding it with boiling water, hand-pulling, or even turning it into a snack for goats.
What to Expect When You Hire a Leaf Removal Service
For your first time hiring a leaf removal company, learn what to expect, including service costs, methods, disposal options, and the best times to schedule.
8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Mow Wet Grass
Reasons why you shouldn’t mow wet grass are that wet grass clogs up your lawn mower, trims grass unevenly, compacts soil, and spreads lawn disease.