Effective pre-emergent application requires proper timing, the right equipment, and irrigation to activate the herbicide product.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
How to Install a Sprinkler System
Say goodbye to manual watering by learning how to install a sprinkler system, including how to determine the flow rate and set up the sprinkler heads.
Wholly Into Grass Rollers? Regular Lawns Rarely Need Them
You’ve probably seen lawn rollers — those heavy-duty barrels that look like spare parts from Fred Flintstone’s car. Maybe you […]
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 (Plus When to Hire a Pro)
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.
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?
Key Takeaways • Native lawn advantages: Native grasses reduce erosion, support wildlife and pollinators, tolerate drought, and need fewer pesticides.• […]
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 […]