New sod care made simple: water twice daily, avoid traffic for 4 weeks, and mow when grass reaches 3-4 inches. Follow our weekly guide for the best results.
Author: Melanie Joseph
With hands-on experience in gardening and lawn care, Melanie has been a dedicated writer for LawnStarter for years now. She’s passionate about sharing practical tips to help homeowners cultivate healthier, greener yards — one blade of grass at a time.
How to Get Rid of Snow Mold on Your Lawn
Learn how to get rid of snow mold on your lawn in 5 easy steps. Rake to remove pink and gray snow mold, then prevent it from returning next winter.
The Challenges of Growing a Lawn in Coastal Areas
Growing grass in coastal areas isn’t easy — learn how salt, wind, sand, and hurricanes affect grass and what you can do to keep your coastal lawn healthy.
When Spring Dethatching is Bad for Your Lawn
Dethatching the lawn in spring isn’t always the best time. Learn when you should avoid spring dethatching — and what to do instead.
5 Easy Tests You Can Do to Identify Your Soil Type
To identify your soil type without sending a sample to the lab, do the jar test, ribbon test, or one of the other 3 tests we’ll discuss here.
10 Best Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Tulips and daffodils are not the only bulbs to plant in fall. Other options include crocuses, hyacinths, alliums, snowdrops, and fritillaria.
When to Plant Bulbs in Fall
The best time to plant bulbs in fall is September to early October for northern states and late October through December for southern states.
What’s the Best Height to Cut Your Grass?
Discover the best mowing height for your grass with our easy-to-read chart. We’ll break down the cutting heights for each grass type for a thriving lawn.
How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Sulfur
Don’t ignore the signs your lawn needs sulfur, including yellowing of new grass growth, stunted growth, and poor root development.
When is the Best Time to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn?
The best time to apply sulfur to lawns is early fall and late spring, but the best window will depend on your geographical location.