Inhale deeply. That heavenly fresh-cut grass smell you savor while mowing your back 40 is actually your lawn screaming in […]
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
When the mowing season has ended and winter is approaching, it is time to put away your lawn mower. This […]
Fall Checklist for Yard and Lawn Care
If you’re dreaming of wandering barefooted through a green lawn in spring, you must care for it in the fall. […]
7 Grass Alternatives For A Low-Maintenance Lawn
Beautiful grass lawns have been the norm in American lawns for decades. But that beautiful grass doesn’t necessarily grow everywhere, […]
Lawn Mower Safety Tips
Mowing the lawn is the quintessential summertime chore. Parents and kids alike take to the front yard to get it […]
Grass Clippings Can Sicken Horses, Pets, Livestock
Cows eat grass. Horses graze on grass in pastures. Once in a while, even your pooch snacks on lawn greenery. […]
Grow a Sustainable Lawn in the Desert? Yes, You Can
Close your eyes and picture the perfect lawn: green, thick, and uniform. Maybe it has perfect stripes. Maybe kids are […]
Live by the Water? Prevent Algae Blooms with Lake-Friendly Lawn Care
Those fortunate enough to live by a shoreline have inherited a special responsibility along with spectacular views: Your landscaping habits […]
Friable Loam: The Ideal Lawn Soil and How to Get It
Dirt is dirt, right? It gets under your nails, it gets tracked into your house, and it creates a lot […]
What Causes Compacted Soil?
Over-tilling, planting wet soil, foot and wheel traffic and mixing in the wrong soil amendment are top causes of soil compaction.