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Category: General Lawn Care

General lawn care advice.

How to Kill Winter Weeds

By Danielle Gorski | Published: November 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

You can kill winter weeds in your yard with either organic remedies or an herbicide, depending on what method is best for your yard.

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Most Common Winter Weeds in Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: November 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

Annual bluegrass, chickweed, and henbit are some of the most common winter weeds in your lawn, so learn how to identify and treat them this snowy season.

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How Snow and Ice Affect Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: November 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Snow can protect or damage grass depending on the weather. Learn how snow and ice affect your lawn, why removal can backfire, and how to limit damage.

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8 Winter Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts

By Amanda Shiffler | Updated: November 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Don’t let winter mistakes ruin your lawn. Discover the top errors — from scalping grass to skipping winterization — to keep your yard healthy until spring.

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How Long Does Grass Seed Take to Grow? (3-30 days)

By Andréa Butler | Published: November 4, 2025
General Lawn Care

New grass seed takes 3 days to 1 month to germinate, depending on the grass type, climate, and soil conditions. Plant ryegrass for fastest growth.

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What’s the Best Height to Cut Your Grass?

By Melanie Joseph | Published: November 4, 2025
General Lawn Care

Discover the best mowing height for your grass with our easy-to-read chart. We’ll break down the cutting heights for each grass type for a thriving lawn.

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How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Sulfur

By Melanie Joseph | Updated: October 22, 2025
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 | Published: October 16, 2025
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 | 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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