Attract earthworms to your lawn by adding organic matter, keeping the soil moist, avoiding chemical pesticides, and maintaining a neutral soil pH.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
What is the One-Third Rule for Mowing Grass?
The one-third rule of mowing says to take off no more than one-third of the grass blade per mow. Explore why it’s important and the benefits to your lawn.
When to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
If you have a healthy lawn, test your soil every three to five years during spring or early fall. If your lawn is struggling, test any time of year.
Why Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
You should test the soil pH of your lawn to check that it’s balanced, rule out pH issues on a struggling lawn, and track pH changes after adding amendments.
5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)
The signs of alkaline soil in your lawn include discolored grass, poor growth, thinning turf, ineffective fertilization, and an increase in diseases and weeds.
5 Signs of Acidic Soil in Your Lawn (Low pH)
The signs of acidic soil in lawns include yellow or brown grass, slow growth, ineffective fertilization, dying grass, and more diseases and weeds.
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between organic vs synthetic fertilizers will help you make the best decision for your landscape. Learn more here.
Can You Apply Lime and Fertilizer to Your Lawn at the Same Time?
You can safely apply lime and fertilizer to your lawn at the same time, but use lime only if a soil test recommends it, and apply it properly.
What Can You Put in a Compost Bin?
Discover what to put in your compost bin! Include food scraps, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and dry leaves, but avoid meat, dairy, and dangerous plants.
What to Do After Dethatching Your Lawn
Knowing what to do after dethatching your lawn is vital for your grass’s health. Learn more about post-dethatch care here.