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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

Signs of Salt Damage on Your Lawn and Why They Happen

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: January 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn the telltale signs of salt damage on your lawn — brown spots, dead or thinning turf, a wilted appearance — and why de-icing products cause harm.

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What’s the Difference Between Pruning and Trimming?

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care, Tree care

Pruning and trimming are two of the most important ways to maintain trees. Knowing the differences and why both are beneficial is important.

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How to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed (Simple Tips)

By Cecilia Acevedo | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

From adding physical barriers to sound devices, discover how to keep birds from eating your grass seeds.

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How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

How much water does Zoysiagrass need? Zoysiagrass requires about 1 to 1.5 inches of water each week while growing, from rain or irrigation.

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10 Signs of Overwatering Your Lawn

By Cecilia Acevedo | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

From weed invasion to wilting grass, discover the 10 signs of overwatering the lawn and how to fix it.

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How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

How much water does centipedegrass need? It requires about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season from rain or irrigation.

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Why Does Does Your Grass Grow in Clumps?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Why is your grass growing in clumps? It may be due to factors like overwatering, weeds, compacted soil, clumping grass types, or problems with soil pH.

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How to Get Rid of Torpedograss in Your Lawn

By Jeffery Keusseyan | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Torpedograss chokes your grass and favorite flowers. Use a chemical, mechanical, or organic control method to get rid of torpedograss in your lawn.

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When and How to Apply Crabgrass Preventer

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn when and how to apply crabgrass preventer. Aim for soil temperatures to hit 55 degrees Fahrenheit, spread evenly, and water lightly post-application.

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How to Repair Salt Damage on Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: January 7, 2025
General Lawn Care

Repair salt damage on your lawn by applying gypsum, leaching sodium from the root zone, topdressing, and overseeding affected areas.

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