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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.

How to Kill Winter Weeds

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: October 19, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn how to kill winter weeds with natural remedies like vinegar and mulch or with pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides, plus tips to prevent regrowth.

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9 Most Common Winter Weeds in Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: September 28, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn to identify the most common winter weeds, from annual bluegrass to henbit, plus expert tips on how to prevent and kill them in your lawn this fall.

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Benefits of Dormant Seeding Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Dormant seeding gives your lawn a spring head start, fewer weeds, and deeper, drought-tolerant roots. See the benefits and when to seed for best results.

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Best Tools to Use to Collect Autumn Leaves

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: November 3, 2026
Leaf Removal

Discover the best tools to collect leaves, from rakes and tarps to leaf blowers, vacuums, and mulching mowers. Discover the right pick for your yard.

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12 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Dallas

by Danielle Gorski, Jeff Herman | Updated: March 19, 2026
Dallas, TX

Springtime lawn care is essential for prepping your Dallas lawn for the hot summer ahead. Here are 12 spring lawn care tips to help you grow a resilient Dallas lawn.

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Overseeding vs. Reseeding: What’s Best For Your Lawn?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 10, 2026
General Lawn Care

Overseed to fix a few bare spots, but reseed when 30% to 50% or more of the lawn is dead or weedy. Compare cost and timing.

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How to Test for Compacted Soil

By Danielle Gorski | Published: June 30, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn how to test for compacted soil using items around the home, such as a screwdriver or a shovel, and how to measure compaction with a penetrometer.

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What is Leaf Spot in Your Lawn?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: June 26, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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11 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Lawn Mower

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: October 5, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

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.

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How to Mow Wet Grass

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: November 3, 2026
General Lawn Care

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.

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