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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

What is Dollar Spot?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: June 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

Dollar spot is a foliar disease of turfgrasses caused by Clarireedia fungi and spread through wind, water, equipment, and foot traffic.

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Red Thread and Pink Patch: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them

By Annie Parnell | Updated: September 11, 2023
General Lawn Care

If you’re seeing patches of withering grass in your yard with a tell-tale pinkish tint, the common fungal lawn diseases […]

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When is the Best Time to Mow My Lawn?

By Nicki DeStasi | Updated: October 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Creating and maintaining a great lawn takes know-how. Like mowing. Knowing the best time to mow your lawn, experts say, […]

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What is Fairy Ring and How to Get Rid of It

By Annie Parnell | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

While you tend to your lawn this spring, you may discover a mysterious ring of grass or mushrooms in your […]

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How to Control Nutsedge in Your Yard

By Annie Parnell | Published: June 4, 2022
General Lawn Care

When you see clumps of grass-like weeds taking over your lawn, your first thought might be crabgrass. A closer look […]

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Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: August 16, 2024
General Lawn Care

When your lawn is speckled with yellow flowers, ground ivy, and wild onions, you have a weed problem. Our guide […]

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Integrated Pest Management for the Lawn

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

Pesticides are convenient, fast-acting lawn pest management tools, but are not a long-term solution. For pest control that keeps the […]

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‘No Mow May’: Does It Actually Help Pollinators?

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: April 28, 2026
General Lawn Care

“No Mow May” aims to support pollinators, but does it deliver? We’ll look at the goals, the controversy, and proven ways to support pollinators in your yard.

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How to Make Your Own Fertilizer at Home

By Annie Parnell | Updated: April 13, 2026
General Lawn Care

Many fertilizer recipes use ingredients you already have at home, or otherwise might throw out, like eggshells. Learn how to make your own fertilizer.

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How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: May 20, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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