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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

13 Spring Lawn Care Tips

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: April 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

Cleaning the yard and aerating are the first steps on the journey to a healthy lawn. Discover 13 spring lawn care tips for a strong start to the season.

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Cities Limiting Use of Lawn Fertilizers and Pesticides

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you’re apt to pull the trigger on a bottle of weed and feed and launch an all-out chemical assault […]

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California’s Green Lawn Care Law: How It Affects You

By Lauren Bryant | Updated: January 1, 2025
General Lawn Care

California’s ban of the sale of new gas-powered lawn care equipment affects homeowners and pros. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to String a Weed Eater

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Stringing a weed eater doesn’t have to be hard. You can do it in minutes. Learn how to string a weed eater with this handy step-by-step guide.

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How to Weed Whack Your Lawn Like a Pro

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

With a rapidly spinning string to cut grass and weeds, a weed whacker might be intimidating to use if you’ve […]

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The Best Types of Sod for Your Lawn

By Janine Caayao | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

The best sod types for northern lawns include Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, while the best for southern lawns include Zoysia and Bahiagrass.

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Top 14 FAQs About California’s Green Lawn Care Law

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: January 1, 2025
General Lawn Care

California soon will ban gas-powered lawn equipment. Learn which tools are out, if you can buy second-hand, or use the tools you already own.

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Organic Herbicides: A Comprehensive Guide

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Organic herbicides use eco-friendly ingredients like vinegar, clove oil, or corn gluten meal to dry out plants or prevent sprouting.

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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Lawn Pest Control

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 17, 2024
General Lawn Care

Wondering how to use diatomaceous earth for lawn pest control? Spread a thin coat of food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) on […]

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How to Level a Yard

By Joyce Starr | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Is your lawn suffering a sudden identity crisis due to ruts, low spots, small hills, or ridges, leading to a […]

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