Category: 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

You should ideally wait 2 to 4 weeks before mowing your lawn after overseeding. Timing varies based on grass type and weather conditions.

Learn how to get rid of snow mold on your lawn in 5 easy steps. Rake to remove pink and gray snow mold, then prevent it from returning next winter.

Dethatching the lawn in spring isn’t always the best time. Learn when you should avoid spring dethatching — and what to do instead.

Growing grass in coastal areas isn’t easy — learn how salt, wind, sand, and hurricanes affect grass and what you can do to keep your coastal lawn healthy.