Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that marches and feeds in large groups, damaging crops, home lawns, and athletic fields.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
9 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn
The top benefits of a healthy lawn are cleaner air and water, less erosion, more fertile soil, better health, and higher property value.
How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn
From aeration to mowing, weed specialist Leslie Beck provides insights on lawn care methods that will cultivate healthy, weed-resistant turfgrass in your lawn.
How to Care For Your Lawn in Winter
From cleaning to weeding and watering, learn the preventive measures to care for your lawn in winter.
How to Water Your Lawn in Fall and Winter
This fall and winter, make sure your grass gets just enough water — no more, no less. How to water depends on the soil moisture, rain, and temperature.
How to Winterize Your Southern Lawn
Winterize southern lawns by removing debris and testing soil. We explain the rest of the steps and how they depend on location and grass type.
What Does Virginia Buttonweed Look Like?
Identify Virginia buttonweed by its white star-shaped flowers and lance-shaped leaves. Learn to control this invasive weed in your yard.
Top 10 Benefits of Dethatching the Lawn
Got thatch? From better fertilizer performance to greener turf, discover the top benefits of dethatching the lawn.
How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn (8 Factors to Consider)
When choosing the right grass for your lawn, consider climate, soil type, sun exposure, foot traffic, and maintenance requirements.
Should You Put Straw Over Grass Seed?
There are several pros and cons to putting straw over grass seed. Straw protects the seeds from erosion and birds, but it may attract pests.