Learn how to dethatch your lawn with a manual rake, a power dethatcher, or a verticutter. Includes timing, step-by-step instructions, and recovery tips.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
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 […]
The Shade Lawn Handbook: How to Grow Grass in the Shade
Need help growing grass in the shade? Learn the best shade-tolerant grasses and care strategies to keep your shade lawn healthy.
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.
Composting 101: How to Start Composting
If you are new to gardening or lawn care, you’ve likely encountered the word composting. Experienced gardeners know how beneficial […]
9 FAQs About Applying Starter Fertilizer to Your Lawn
Whether you are planting new grass from scratch or repairing bare spots, figuring out a proper fertilizer to get your […]
Topdressing a Lawn: The Benefits and How to Do It
Upon first thought, it seems somewhat absurd to spread a layer of compost or sand over your grass. After all, […]