Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch.
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Teresa is a plant enthusiast and creative writer who has been writing for LawnStarter for years, using her background in research to write about lawn care and all things green. A proud mom of two rescued cats, she also has a special love for animals.
What is Dethatching?
Dethatching is the process of removing the thatch layer that accumulates between the soil and the grass. Learn how dethatching works in this article.
Top 15 Summer Flowers for Your Yard
Sunflowers, periwinkles, and black-eyed Susans — these are just a few of the 15 best summer flowers for your yard.
What is Brown Patch Disease?
Brown patch develops rapidly on cool-season lawns and typically appears in the late spring and summer, when the weather is hot and humid.
How to Protect Your Lawn During Outdoor Events
Protect your lawn during outdoor events by mowing taller and not watering before the event, creating pathways, and using turf protection mats. You can also overseed, fertilize, and water well to revive your lawn after the event.
How to Create a Pollinator Lawn
To successfully create a pollinator lawn, assess the area, choose how much of the site to convert, and select and install the right plants to attract bees and other beneficial insects to your yard.
What Plants Repel Mosquitoes?
Use mosquito-repellent plants such as lavender and geraniums as natural ways to drive away mosquitoes. Here are 13 plants that repel mosquitoes — plenty to choose from and add to your garden.
How to Get Rid of Chickweed
Spot-treating with herbicides, using natural solutions, and even hand-pulling the weeds — there are many ways to eliminate chickweed. Discover how to get rid of chickweed on your lawn for good.
What is a Pollinator Lawn?
Pollinator lawns are an alternative to regular lawns that are made with a mix of blooming flowers, shrubs, and low-maintenance grasses. Pollinator lawns are vibrant spaces designed to attract bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinator species.
What is a Mulching Plug on a Lawn Mower?
A mulching plug covers your mower’s discharge chute, redirecting the clippings and turning your conventional mower into a mulching mower.