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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Get Rid of Leaf Spot and Melting Out in Lawns

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: July 29, 2025
General Lawn Care

A combination of fungicide treatments and good lawn care practices, such as proper mowing, irrigation, and soil management, is the most effective way to get rid of leaf spot and melting out in your lawn.

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What are Grass Plugs and How to Use Them

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: April 26, 2024
General Lawn Care

Do you have a bare area in your lawn that needs covering but don’t know how to do it? Grass […]

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4 Ways to Remove Lawn Grass

By Andie Ioo | Updated: December 10, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you’ve been dreaming of installing an in-ground garden bed, laying down gravel landscape features, or putting in a pond […]

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7 Best Grasses for High-Traffic Yards

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: July 21, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best grasses for high-traffic yards include perennial ryegrass and Bermudagrass. But your choice will depend mainly on your needs and location.

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Liquid vs. Granular Fertilizer

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: March 11, 2025
General Lawn Care

You know that feeling when you see your lawn, and it just looks sad? It probably needs fertilizing. Although plants […]

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How to Improve Your Lawn With Mulch

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: November 9, 2023
General Lawn Care

Homeowners have many outdoor chores to keep up with: raking leaves, weeding, fertilizing, and the list goes on. But there’s […]

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Centipedegrass Lawn Maintenance Guide

By Lauren Bryant | Updated: November 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Centipedes may give you the heebie-jeebies, but centipedegrass shouldn’t. This warm-season grass type is common in the southern half of […]

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15 Reasons Your Neighbor’s Yard is Greener Than Yours

By Lauren Bryant | Updated: October 9, 2024
General Lawn Care

Every day you see your neighbor’s green lawn and ask yourself what their secrets are. How is it so lush? […]

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How to Treat Iron Chlorosis in Lawns

By Lauren Bryant | Published: October 20, 2022
General Lawn Care

Uh oh! You were excited to show off your green lawn, but why is it turning yellow? Nitrogen fertilizer may […]

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10 Best Drought-Tolerant Grasses for Your Yard

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: July 22, 2025
General Lawn Care

In this guide, you’ll discover the best drought-tolerant grasses that can withstand hot weather, which include Bermudagrass and tall fescue.

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