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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Make Your Own Fertilizer at Home

By Annie Parnell | Updated: October 9, 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: October 9, 2026
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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When to Fertilize Your Lawn

By Andie Ioo | Updated: March 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

The right time of year to fertilize your lawn depends on your grass type’s growing season, but regardless whether your […]

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How to Fertilize Your Lawn

By Janine Caayao | Updated: July 14, 2025
General Lawn Care

Fertilizing your lawn properly will boost your lawn’s looks and long-term health. If you want the kind of thick, dark […]

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Guide to Growing Warm-Season Grasses

By Jane Purnell | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

Unless they’re lawn care experts, don’t take the turfgrass advice from your cousins up North –– their cool-season lawn has […]

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How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn how to overseed a lawn in 8 simple steps. Find the best time to overseed, what supplies you need, and tips for thicker, healthier grass this season.

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Guide to Growing Cool-Season Grasses

By Jane Purnell | Updated: August 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

When you’re growing cool-season grass, most of your lawn care will be in the autumn breeze – not the scorching […]

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Guide to Soil Types: Pros, Cons, and Plant Suggestions

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 11, 2024
General Lawn Care

There are six different types of soil, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Why do you need to know […]

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Lawn Care For Beginners (in 13 Easy Steps)

By Jane Purnell | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Don’t know the first thing about your grass? Our guide to lawn care for beginners has the best tips on maintaining healthy turf.

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What is Verticutting?

By Janine Caayao | Updated: October 19, 2026
General Lawn Care

Key Takeaways • It removes thatch gently: Verticutting uses vertical blades to cut up thatch and bring it to the […]

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