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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Edge a Lawn In 8 Simple Steps

By Austin Geiger | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Mowing your lawn but skipping out on the edging is like washing your laundry without detergent. It’s simply not a […]

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How to Get Rid of Dandelions

By Andréa Butler | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Searching the yard for white puffballs to blow is a favorite summer pastime for kids, but most adults are more […]

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How to Get Rid of Crabgrass in Your Yard

By Teresa Joaquim | Updated: October 23, 2026
General Lawn Care

You can eliminate crabgrass by hand-pulling the weeds, applying post-emergent herbicides, or hiring lawn care professionals. Let’s discuss how to get rid of crabgrass in your yard once and for all.

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5 Worst Lawn Pests in Columbus

By Lee Nelson | Updated: April 2, 2025
Columbus, OH, General Lawn Care, Ohio, Pest control

The worst lawn pests are grubs, sod webworms, billbugs, chinch bugs, and armyworms. Learn what damage they cause.

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A Guide to Fall Lawn Care in Detroit

By Bethany Hayes | Updated: February 19, 2026
General Lawn Care, Michigan

Fall is one of the best times in Detroit. The temperatures start to get cooler, and the leaves on the […]

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How Do Robot Lawn Mowers Work? A Simple Guide

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Robot lawn mowers cut a little daily, self-mulch, and dock to recharge. Here’s how they navigate, what they cost, and where they fall short.

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Mowing Height Debate: Last Mow of the Season Low?

By Rosie Wolf Williams | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Should your last mow of the season be shorter than normal? Learn what turf experts recommend for mowing height, timing, and winter lawn prep by grass type.

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Seeing 2020: Top 10 Lawn and Landscaping Trends

By Lee Nelson | Updated: May 11, 2022
Gardening, General Lawn Care, Home and Garden, Landscaping

If you hope to change things up with your curb appeal, your lawn or backyard, several organizations, and companies have […]

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How to Fix and Adjust Lawn Sprinkler Heads (DIY Guide)

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Fix common sprinkler head problems: adjust spray direction, clean clogged nozzles and filters, and replace broken heads with this step-by-step DIY guide.

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Grazing Goats Can Give Wildfires the Brush-Off

By Rosie Wolf Williams | Updated: December 9, 2024
Gardening, General Lawn Care

When the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library needed to clear weeds and brush from a hillside, passers-by didn’t hear the sound […]

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