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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

Top 10 Benefits of Dethatching the Lawn

By Cecilia Acevedo | Published: August 15, 2024
General Lawn Care

Got thatch? From better fertilizer performance to greener turf, discover the top benefits of dethatching the lawn.

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How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn (8 Factors to Consider)

By Beck Carter | Published: August 13, 2024
General Lawn Care

When choosing the right grass for your lawn, consider climate, soil type, sun exposure, foot traffic, and maintenance requirements.

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Should You Put Straw Over Grass Seed?

By Beck Carter | Published: August 13, 2024
General Lawn Care

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.

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10 Tips on How to Thicken Your Lawn

By Beck Carter | Published: August 13, 2024
General Lawn Care

Regular lawn maintenance keeps lawns thick and healthy. How to thicken your lawn: mow, fertilize, dethatch, aerate, and overseed regularly.

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8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: April 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

If the grass begins to look gray and dull, the soil is bone dry, or a trail of footprints is visible in your grass, it’s a sign that your lawn needs watering.

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How to Tell If Grass Seed Is Still Good  

By Austin Geiger | Published: August 8, 2024
General Lawn Care

Musty scent or mushy texture are signs your grass seed has gone bad. We’ll show you how to tell if your grass seed is still good.

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7 Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid

By Austin Geiger | Published: August 7, 2024
General Lawn Care

Overfertilizing, using the wrong kind of fertilizer, and fertilizing new grass too soon are all common fertilizer mistakes to avoid.

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5 Signs Your Lawn Has Too Much Thatch

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

Spongy, browning grass riddled with pests or disease may be a sign your lawn has too much thatch. Learn about these and other signs of thatch in your lawn.

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5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Lawn Needs Fertilizer

By Andréa Butler | Published: August 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

If your grass is discolored, growing slowly, or overcome by weeds, pests, or disease, it’s likely a sign your lawn needs fertilizer.

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How to Manage Earthworm Castings on Your Lawn (4 Tips)

By Andréa Butler | Published: August 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

How to manage earthworm castings on your lawn? Mow high, rake them up, and limit soil moisture and worm food supply.

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