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Author: Janine Caayao

Janine Caayao has always been fascinated with growing plants, from fruits and veggies to bonsai trees and orchids. Now, she’s interested in urban gardening with her family. She loves finding new tips and tricks to keep their plants thriving.

When to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn

By Janine Caayao | Updated: April 17, 2025
General Lawn Care

If you have a healthy lawn, test your soil every three to five years during spring or early fall. If your lawn is struggling, test any time of year.

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Why Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn

By Janine Caayao | Updated: April 17, 2025
General Lawn Care

You should test the soil pH of your lawn to check that it’s balanced, rule out pH issues on a struggling lawn, and track pH changes after adding amendments.

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5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)

By Janine Caayao | Updated: March 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

The signs of alkaline soil in your lawn include discolored grass, poor growth, thinning turf, ineffective fertilization, and an increase in diseases and weeds.

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5 Signs of Acidic Soil in Your Lawn (Low pH)

By Janine Caayao | Updated: March 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

The signs of acidic soil in lawns include yellow or brown grass, slow growth, ineffective fertilization, dying grass, and more diseases and weeds.

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Mulching vs. Side Discharge: The Best Way to Deal with Grass Clippings

By Janine Caayao | Published: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Side discharge is faster, but doesn’t offer free nutrients like mulching lawn clippings does. Learn more about mulching vs. side discharge in this article.

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5 Best Tick Repellents for Your Yard [Reviews]

By Janine Caayao | Published: May 22, 2024
Product Reviews

Explore the five best tick repellents for your yard. Our review guides effective solutions, keeping your outdoor space safe and enjoyable.

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How to String a Weed Eater

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Stringing a weed eater doesn’t have to be hard. You can do it in minutes. Learn how to string a weed eater with this handy step-by-step guide.

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How to Weed Whack Your Lawn Like a Pro

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

With a rapidly spinning string to cut grass and weeds, a weed whacker might be intimidating to use if you’ve […]

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The Best Types of Sod for Your Lawn

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

The best sod types for northern lawns include Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, while the best for southern lawns include Zoysia and Bahiagrass.

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How to Use a Sod Cutter

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Are you starting your lawn over from scratch? Before you lay down sod, plant grass seeds, or hydroseed, you need […]

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