Key Takeaways • What it looks like: White, flour-like patches on grass blades signal powdery mildew, which is host-specific, so […]
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
What is Thatch in Your Lawn?
Thatch is the layer of organic matter that develops between the grass and the soil. In this article, discover what thatch is and its implications for your lawn.
Guide to Growing Perennial Ryegrass
Learn how to grow perennial ryegrass: planting, seeding rates, watering, mowing, and disease control for a fast-germinating, traffic-tough cool-season lawn.
Guide to Growing Fine Fescues
Fine fescue is a low-maintenance, shade-tolerant cool-season grass. Learn the 5 types, how to plant fine fescue, and how to keep your lawn healthy.
Guide to Growing Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass makes a lush, cold-hardy lawn. Learn how to plant, water, fertilize, and mow KBG, plus its pros and cons and how it compares to tall fescue.
DIY Hydroseeding Guide
Key Takeaways • Hydroseeding beats sod on cost, seed on speed: It delivers a fast-growing, healthy lawn for less money […]
Beneficial Nematodes: Where to Buy Them and How to Use Them
Key Takeaways • How nematodes work: Microscopic nematodes enter insect pests and kill them within 24 to 48 hours.• Match […]
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass
Learn how to get rid of weeds in grass the right way — from hand-pulling and smothering to using herbicides and natural weed killers.
How to Make Homemade Weed Killer
Key Takeaways • A dish soap solution is a simple starting recipe: Mix 1 cup of liquid dishwashing soap with […]
Is Grass Living?
Key Takeaways • Grass is a living plant: It photosynthesizes sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy, breathes through pores, […]