Key Takeaways • Water 2 to 3 times a week: A popular approach is watering with 1 inch of water […]
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
How To Drain Gas From A Lawn Mower
Key Takeaways • Why drain gas: Old gas leaves gummy residue that clogs fuel systems, so drain it at season’s […]
How to Change the Oil in a Lawn Mower in 9 Steps
Like your car, a gas lawn mower’s engine requires clean and well-lubricated oil to run efficiently. You should change lawn […]
How to Change Spark Plugs on a Lawn Mower
For lawn mowers with gas engines, checking the spark plug and replacing it if necessary is a fundamental part of […]
What is Slime Mold, and Does it Hurt Grass?
Key Takeaways • Harmless to grass: Slime mold isn’t a lawn disease; it eats decaying organic matter and usually vanishes […]
Best Grass Seed for the Midwest
Key Takeaways • Cool-season Midwest mainstays: Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue fit most Midwestern lawns.• Match […]
Types of Sprinklers for Your Lawn and Garden
Key Takeaways • 6 main sprinkler types exist: Oscillating, impact, rotary, stationary, bubbler, and traveling sprinklers each suit different watering […]
How to Weed and Feed Your Lawn
To weed and feed your lawn correctly, apply weed and feed only on actively growing turf when weeds start to pop up. Use a spreader, avoid areas with flowering plants and ornamental shrubs, and don’t water or mow for 1 to 2 days.
Common Lawn Diseases and How to Identify Them
Discover the 20 most common lawn diseases, including dollar spot, brown patch, and snow mold, and how to identify them.
Corn Gluten Meal: All Natural Weed and Feed?
Key Takeaways • How it works: Corn gluten meal inhibits root growth in germinating weed seedlings but doesn’t kill established […]