Category: 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.