There are several ways to get rid of standing water, such as improving surface drainage and soil structure, installing French drains, and watering wisely. Learn all about them in this guide.
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.
What Causes Mushrooms in My Yard?
Moisture, shade, poor drainage, and excess thatch can cause mushrooms to grow in your yard. Although they’re not bad for your lawn in most cases, if they pose safety issues, you’ll want to remove them immediately and take measures (aeration and dethatching) to prevent them in the future.
How to Choose the Right Mulch Color for Your Landscape
When choosing the right mulch color for your landscape, consider your home’s exterior color, landscape style, plants, and other factors, which we’ll explain here.
How to Care for New Grass
Knowing how to care for new grass can help you achieve a lush lawn. You must properly water, mow, fertilize, prevent weeds, and avoid foot traffic.
How to Prevent Weeds in Flower Beds
Learn how to prevent weeds in flower beds, which starts with proper bed preparation and laying landscape fabric or a weed barrier.
Is It Better to Rake or Mulch Leaves?
Your needs will dictate whether it’s better to rake or mulch leaves. For example, choose to rake for a tidy yard or mulch to reduce landfill waste.
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Flower Beds
To get rid of weeds in flower beds, manually remove them or apply an organic weed killer like vinegar. You can also use a chemical herbicide or a targeted strategy for stubborn weeds.
Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard
Discover the best ways to clean up leaves in your yard — from raking and using leaf blowers to mulch mowing, vacuuming, and shredding.
How to Tell If Grass Seed Is Still Good
Grass seed that’s still good is uniform in color, smells fresh, feels solid and firm, and has good weight. Learn other ways to tell if grass seed is viable.
How to Rake Leaves
Learn how to rake leaves, which involves choosing the right tools and timing in addition to using proper techniques and disposal.