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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Published: May 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn. Spot the signs of distress ASAP, water 1.5 inches per week, and keep the mower blade high.

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What is Frost Seeding?

By Luminita Toma | Published: May 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Frost seeding is spreading cool-season seeds over frozen ground in late winter. As the soil thaws, these seeds germinate in early spring.

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How Long to Water Your Lawn in Summer

By Maria Isabela Reis | Published: May 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Set the timer wrong, and your lawn pays for it by August. Here’s how long to water in summer, with a simple test to nail the right number.

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How Soil pH Affects Lawn Health

By Jeffery Keusseyan | Updated: May 5, 2026
General Lawn Care

Yellow patches and fertilizer that won’t work? Your soil pH may be the culprit. Aim for 6.0 to 7.0, and learn how to test and fix it.

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How Long After Weed and Feed Can You Plant Seed?

By Cecilia Acevedo | Updated: May 2, 2026
General Lawn Care

How long after weed and feed can you plant seed? Wait between 4 to 6 weeks to avoid herbicides damaging your new grass.

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Benefits of Hydroseeding

By Janine Caayao | Updated: May 2, 2026
General Lawn Care

What makes hydroseeding better than laying sod and hand-seeding? Some benefits of hydroseeding are its cost-effectiveness and fast results.

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What is Hydroseeding?

By Janine Caayao | Published: April 30, 2026
General Lawn Care

Hydroseeding is more cost-effective than sod and more convenient than traditional seeding. Learn more about hydroseeding with this article.

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Benefits of Applying Fall Fertilizer to Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: April 30, 2026
General Lawn Care

Discover why fall fertilizer is crucial for lawn health. Learn how it repairs summer damage, boosts root growth, and ensures beautiful spring greenup.

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How to Mow Your Lawn: A No-Nonsense Guide

By Matei Nicolae-Onea | Published: April 30, 2026
General Lawn Care

Remember these 5 things to mow your yard like a pro: Right height, right timing, change patterns, sharp blades, proper cleanup.

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Large Patch Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: May 4, 2026
General Lawn Care

Large patch disease attacks warm-season grasses during fall and spring dormancy. You need clean equipment and preventive fungicides to treat it.

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