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.
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.
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.
How to Keep Grass Green in Winter
Fall preventative measures keep grass green in winter, and strategic wintertime watering and limited foot traffic help cultivate green winter grass.
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.
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.