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.
Author: Danielle Gorski
Danielle Gorski has written about lawn care for over four years, blending her love for plants with her passion for writing. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.
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.
How to Get Rid of Cicadas, Plus 2026 Forecast
Stragglers from Brood II and Brood XXII are coming in 2026, so here is what you need to know about how to get rid of cicadas and prevent damage to your plants.
When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Spring & Fall Guide)
With pre-emergent herbicide, timing is everything. Apply in spring when soil temperatures are 50-55 degrees F and in fall when soil temps drop below 70 F.
6 Summer Lawn Care Tips for Oklahoma City
Manage weekly watering, lawn pest control, and timely fertilizer applications to help your grass survive the muggy summers in Oklahoma City.
How to Dormant Seed Your Lawn
Dormant seeding involves seeding grass in late fall/early winter, a process that includes soil preparation, broadcasting seed, and raking seeds into the soil.