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Spring Lawn Care Tips for San Jose
Spring lawn care tips for San Jose include fertilizing at the right time, controlling weeds, getting back to mowing, and dethatching.
Fall Lawn Care Tips for San Jose, CA
Some fall lawn care tips for San Jose include mowing, fertilizing at the right time, and overseeding. Learn more about them.
Winter Lawn Care Tips for Pensacola
Winter lawn care tips for Pensacola include reducing foot traffic, watering less often, and controlling weeds.
Best Grass Types for Riverside, CA
The best grass types for Riverside, California, include tall fescue, Bermudagrass, and St. Augustinegrass. Learn more about them.
When to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
If you have a healthy lawn, test your soil every three to five years during spring or early fall. If your lawn is struggling, test any time of year.
Why Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
You should test the soil pH of your lawn to check that it’s balanced, rule out pH issues on a struggling lawn, and track pH changes after adding amendments.
5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)
The signs of alkaline soil in your lawn include discolored grass, poor growth, thinning turf, ineffective fertilization, and an increase in diseases and weeds.
5 Signs of Acidic Soil in Your Lawn (Low pH)
The signs of acidic soil in lawns include yellow or brown grass, slow growth, ineffective fertilization, dying grass, and more diseases and weeds.
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between organic vs synthetic fertilizers will help you make the best decision for your landscape. Learn more here.