You’ve probably seen lawn rollers — those heavy-duty barrels that look like spare parts from Fred Flintstone’s car. Maybe you […]
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
10 Pet Dangers Hiding in Your Lawn
Your pets love playing and exploring outside just like you and your family. “They are eager to please us and […]
Applying Post-Emergent Herbicides to Your Lawn
Learn how to apply post-emergent herbicides, from choosing the right product and the best time to spray to application methods and mistakes to avoid.
How to Dethatch Your Lawn
Learn how to dethatch your lawn using a manual rake, powered dethatcher, verticutter, or liquid dethatcher.
How to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
To test the soil pH of your lawn, you’ll need to take clean soil samples. Then you need to send it to a soil lab or use an at-home testing kit.
Native Grasses: Are They Right for Your Lawn?
When the settlers arrived from Europe, they found grasses growing from sea to shining sea, a sight so wondrous that […]
How to Revive a Dead Lawn
Start by cleaning the lawn, treating the cause, and feeding the grass. Read the next steps in this guide and learn how to revive a dead lawn to lush green.
Lawn Clippings Can Pose Deadly Danger to Motorcyclists
Think of the dangers of yard work and we typically think of mower blades, rock shrapnel or ankles lacerated by […]
How to Grow Grass in the Shade
We’re not just throwing shade — grass can look dismal under a tree. Overcast areas created by trees, shrubs, and […]
Why Does Dog Pee Kill Grass (and How to Fix Your Lawn)
Does dog pee kill grass? Yes. Why? Too much nitrogen! How to fix it? Water the spot, coach your pup for a pee zone and give your turf some TLC.