Category: 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.

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

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.

Grass seed that’s still good is uniform in color, smells fresh, feels solid and firm, and has good weight. Learn other ways to tell if grass seed is viable.

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

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.

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

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

To prepare a soil sample, collect soil cores from your yard, combine them in a bucket, and submit it to your state’s extension service.

Signs that your lawn needs lime include yellowing grass, excess weeds, and a low soil pH. Confirm the necessity with a proper soil test.