Prep the soil, calculate, apply evenly, water in — 4 steps to mulch your yard like a pro for healthier plants and a tidy landscape.
Author: Sinziana Spiridon
Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy blog writer with a green thumb and a passion for organic gardening. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and growing plants, she's tending to her veggie garden and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.
Mulch Calculator: How Much Mulch Do You Need?
Don’t run out mid-project. Use our mulch calculator to find out exactly how many cubic yards or bags you need before you hit the store.
Self-Propelled vs. Push Mowers
Self-propelled mowers propel themselves, while push mowers have to be pushed across the lawn. We discuss other important differences.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth to Treat Fleas in Your Yard
To treat fleas in the yard with diatomaceous earth, wait for a dry week and spread a thin layer over the infested area.
How to Treat Fleas in Your Yard Naturally
To treat the fleas in your yard naturally, use beneficial nematodes, diatomaceous earth, cedar chips, and natural flea killers.
When to Dethatch Your Lawn
The best time to dethatch your lawn is during your grass’s optimal growth period: late spring in the South or early spring/early fall in the North.
How to Prevent Thatch in Your Lawn
To prevent thatch in your lawn, reduce pesticides and nitrogen, aerate, and spread topdressing two to four times a year.
Signs of Moles in Your Yard
The main signs of moles in your yard are volcano-like molehills and raised ridges branching across the lawn.
11 Plants that Repel Fleas
Have a pest-free yard with plants that repel fleas, such as lemongrass, wormwood, lavender, mint, and rosemary.
Signs of Voles in Your Yard
Zig-zag runways in turf, round burrow openings, and clipped plants are the main signs of voles in your yard.