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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

Yellow Patch: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Seeing yellow patches on your beautiful, fresh lawn in the spring is heartbreaking. But don’t despair just yet. If the […]

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How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Pythium Blight Lawn Disease

By LaShonda Tucker | Updated: October 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

If your lawn has small, recessed patches of grass that look water-soaked, you may have a case of the lawn […]

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How Often Should I Water My Lawn?

By Maria Isabela Reis | Published: October 26, 2023
General Lawn Care

A green lawn is the envy of the neighborhood, and at its heart lies one critical element: watering. But how […]

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How To Drain Gas From A Lawn Mower

By Taha Javed | Published: October 17, 2023
General Lawn Care

Draining gas from a lawn mower engine is a simple chore that can save you from carburetor problems later on, […]

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How to Change the Oil in a Lawn Mower in 9 Steps

By Taha Javed | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Like your car, a gas lawn mower’s engine requires clean and well-lubricated oil to run efficiently. You should change lawn […]

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How to Change Spark Plugs on a Lawn Mower

By Taha Javed | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

For lawn mowers with gas engines, checking the spark plug and replacing it if necessary is a fundamental part of […]

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What is Slime Mold, and Does it Hurt Grass?

By LaShonda Tucker | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Slime mold is a unique single-celled organism that can show up as slimy or crusty patches of white, black, gray, […]

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Best Grass Seed for the Midwest

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 11, 2025
General Lawn Care

The Midwest offers a distinct dance of cold winters and hot, humid summers, making lawn care a lively challenge. Unsurprisingly, […]

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Types of Sprinklers for Your Lawn and Garden

By LaShonda Tucker | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Lawn and garden sprinklers are designed to operate at different water pressure levels and with different spray patterns. The way […]

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How Often to Water Grass Seed

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

Water grass seed twice to four times daily until sprouting in 5 to 10-minute sessions. Adjust to match soil type, weather, and shade. Learn how from our guide.

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