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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

What Are Armyworms?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: November 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that marches and feeds in large groups, damaging crops, home lawns, and athletic fields.

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9 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: October 21, 2024
General Lawn Care

The top benefits of a healthy lawn are cleaner air and water, less erosion, more fertile soil, better health, and higher property value.

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How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn

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

From aeration to mowing, weed specialist Leslie Beck provides insights on lawn care methods that will cultivate healthy, weed-resistant turfgrass in your lawn.

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How to Care For Your Lawn in Winter

By Cecilia Acevedo | Published: October 21, 2024
General Lawn Care

From cleaning to weeding and watering, learn the preventive measures to care for your lawn in winter.

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How to Water Your Lawn in Fall and Winter

By Rela Catucod | Updated: October 23, 2024
General Lawn Care

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.

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How to Winterize Your Southern Lawn

By Michelle Selzer | Updated: December 6, 2024
General Lawn Care

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.

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What Does Virginia Buttonweed Look Like?

By Rela Catucod | Published: October 8, 2024
General Lawn Care

Identify Virginia buttonweed by its white star-shaped flowers and lance-shaped leaves. Learn to control this invasive weed in your yard.

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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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