“No Mow May” — where homeowners don’t mow for the month to benefit pollinators — has both champions and critics. Explore the debate between conservation benefits and practical challenges as cities adopt this growing movement, and discover whether this one-size-fits-all approach truly delivers on its environmental promises. Can skipping lawn maintenance really help pollinators?
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
How to Make Your Own Fertilizer at Home
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed recently, leaving many homeowners wondering how to save money and prepare their own plant food. At […]
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard
To get rid of mushrooms in your yard, you can manually pluck them out one by one. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar, baking soda, or dish soap.
How to Choose the Right Lawn Fertilizer
To choose the right lawn fertilizer, start with a soil test, consider the season and the turf type and health, then factor in lawn size and budget.
When to Fertilize Your Lawn
The right time of year to fertilize your lawn depends on your grass type’s growing season, but regardless whether your […]
How to Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizing your lawn properly will boost your lawn’s looks and long-term health. If you want the kind of thick, dark […]
Yellow Grass: Causes and Treatment
Why is your grass turning yellow? Your dog‘s urine may be to blame. Or, grubs might be feeding on the […]
Guide to Growing Warm-Season Grasses
Unless they’re lawn care experts, don’t take the turfgrass advice from your cousins up North –– their cool-season lawn has […]
How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps
Overseeding gives your lawn a huge boost. If done right, it can make your grass thicker and give you a […]
Guide to Growing Cool-Season Grasses
When you’re growing cool-season grass, most of your lawn care will be in the autumn breeze – not the scorching […]