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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn (8 Factors to Consider)

By Beck Carter | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

When choosing the right grass for your lawn, consider climate, soil type, sun exposure, foot traffic, and maintenance requirements.

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Pythium Blight Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent

By LaShonda Tucker | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Pythium blight can kill grass in a couple of days. It looks like small patches of water-soaked grass, and you can control it with fungicides.

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These Public Gardens Have the Most Stunning Lawns in America

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: April 8, 2026
General Lawn Care

Two gardens sit side by side in St. Louis. Both were founded by the same man in the second half […]

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How to Get a Golf Course Lawn at Home (Without the $50K Budget)

By Melanie Joseph | Published: March 26, 2026
General Lawn Care

You don’t need $50,000 for a golf course lawn. But you’ll need the right tools and techniques to get beautiful, “tour-ready” grass at home.

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8 Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Avoid common fertilizer mistakes like overfertilizing, not watering, and using the wrong nutrients. Learn what to do instead for a healthier lawn.

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How to Tell You Have Compacted Soil (11 Signs)

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: February 15, 2026
General Lawn Care

Yellow grass, puddles, or bare patches? Use the screwdriver test and learn these 11 signs that signal soil compaction.

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How to Fix Patchy Grass

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: February 10, 2026
General Lawn Care

Fix patchy grass by finding the cause, prepping your soil, and planting seed or sod. Learn the simple steps to repair bare spots for good.

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How to Care for New Sod: Complete Timeline for How to Water, Mow, and Fertilize

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 9, 2026
General Lawn Care

New sod care made simple: water twice daily, avoid traffic for 4 weeks, and mow when grass reaches 3-4 inches. Follow our weekly guide for the best results.

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Dethatching vs. Aeration: What’s the Difference?

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Dethatching removes excess thatch. Aeration relieves compacted soil. Learn the key differences and when to do each service.

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7 Steps to Prepare Your Lawn for Aeration and Overseeding

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Preparing your lawn for aeration and overseeding involves testing your soil, mowing, marking obstacles, and watering deeply to keep the soil moist.

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