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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Sulfur

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: March 29, 2026
General Lawn Care

Don’t ignore the signs your lawn needs sulfur, including yellowing of new grass growth, stunted growth, and poor root development.

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When is the Best Time to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn?

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 22, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best time to apply sulfur to lawns is early fall and late spring, but the best window will depend on your geographical location.

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Yard-Core! Superfans Show Team Spirit Through Lawn Art

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: January 13, 2026
General Lawn Care

Discover how the sports team lawn logo trend started and how you can prep and paint your lawn with your team’s logo without damaging it.

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Benefits of Dormant Seeding Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Dormant seeding gives your lawn a spring head start, fewer weeds, and deeper, drought-tolerant roots. See the benefits and when to seed for best results.

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How to Plant Kentucky Bluegrass Seed

By Rela Catucod | Updated: October 9, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn how to plant Kentucky bluegrass with our guide. Prepare your soil, sow the seeds, and water properly to grow a lush, blue-green lawn.

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How Much Water Does St. Augustinegrass Need?

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

St. Augustinegrass needs 1 inch of water weekly. Learn how to adjust watering frequency and timing by season, soil type, and growth stage for a healthy lawn.

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How to Choose the Best Fall Lawn Fertilizer

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 7, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn how to choose the best fall lawn fertilizer for your grass. Get NPK ratios, timing tips, and application advice for cool-season and warm-season lawns.

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When is the Best Time to Apply Fall Fertilizer?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: July 13, 2026
General Lawn Care

Learn the best time to apply fall fertilizer for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Get timing charts by region and step-by-step application tips.

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How to Overseed a Lawn Without Aerating

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: September 2, 2025
General Lawn Care

To successfully overseed a lawn without aerating, ensure a good seedbed: remove debris, dethatch, and spread some compost. Read more in our guide.

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How Often Should You Overseed Your Lawn?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: August 29, 2025
General Lawn Care

Overseed thin and weak lawns annually until thickened, then reduce to once every 2-3 years. Learn more about how often you should overseed the lawn.

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