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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

When and How Often Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?

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

A soil test will advise how often you should fertilize your lawn. But generally, fertilize once or twice a year; perhaps more if you notice yellowing, weeds, or slow growth.

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How and When to Fertilize Bermudagrass Lawns

By Austin Geiger | Published: July 11, 2024
General Lawn Care

The best time to fertilize bermudagrass is in the summer. However, a soil test may call for fertilization in late spring or fall, too.

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When is the Best Time of Day to Mow Grass?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: June 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best time of day to mow grass is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., which promotes a healthier lawn by preventing stressed grass.

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How To Measure a Yard (5 Simple Steps)

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 6, 2024
General Lawn Care

Here’s how to measure a yard: Measure the length and width of squares. Measure the radius of circles. Divide odd shapes into small squares and rectangles.

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Month-to-Month Lawn Care Schedule for the Pacific Northwest

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Clean up, dethatch, apply herbicide, start mowing aerate, overseed, and fertilize. Water your lawn or let it go dormant in the summer. We’ll show you when.

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How Long Does It Take for Burnt Grass to Grow Back?

By Jeffery Keusseyan | Published: July 1, 2024
General Lawn Care

How long it takes for burnt grass to grow back is about one week for moderately-burned grass and longer for more severe cases.

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When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Updated: July 16, 2024
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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Best Salt-Tolerant Grasses for Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 10, 2025
General Lawn Care

Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia are three of the best salt-tolerant grasses for your lawn. See the entire list in this helpful guide.

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How to Prepare Your Lawn for Aeration and Overseeding

By Cecilia Acevedo | Updated: December 30, 2024
General Lawn Care

From testing your soil to dethatching and watering, learn how to prepare your lawn for aeration and overseeding.

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How to Achieve a Dark Green Lawn (7 Tips)

By Luminita Toma | Updated: November 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Wondering how to get a dark green lawn? Test your soil, choose the right grass variety, fertilize, and add iron. Remember to water deeply and mow regularly.

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