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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

Benefits of Dormant Seeding Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Published: October 9, 2025
General Lawn Care

Take a look at the many benefits of dormant seeding your lawn, including fewer weeds, greater drought resistance, and less watering.

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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 Rela Catucod | Published: October 1, 2025
General Lawn Care

St. Augustinegrass requires about 1 inch of water per week to stay healthy and vibrant. Learn how often to water your grass and other watering tips.

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How to Choose the Best Fall Lawn Fertilizer

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: September 8, 2025
General Lawn Care

To choose the best fall lawn fertilizer, consider the type of grass, soil test results, and time of application. More details in our guide.

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When is the Best Time to Apply Fall Fertilizer?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: September 8, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best time to apply fall fertilizer is when soil temperatures reach 50 F to 65 F for cool-season grasses, and 65 F to 75 F for warm-season varieties.

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Benefits of Applying Fall Fertilizer to Your Lawn

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: September 8, 2025
General Lawn Care

Discover why fall fertilizer is crucial for lawn health. Learn how it repairs summer damage, boosts root growth, and ensures beautiful spring greenup.

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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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Why Should You Aerate Your Lawn?

By Melanie Joseph | Published: August 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

Reasons why you should aerate your lawn include relieving soil compaction, improving water absorption, and controlling weeds and thatch.

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How to Fix Dry Patches on Your Lawn

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: July 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

To fix dry patches on your lawn, you’ll need to adjust your watering, mowing, or aeration, depending on the cause, such as drought, compaction, or thatch.

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