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You can dethatch your lawn using a manual rake, a powered dethatcher, verticutter, or liquid dethatcher. Learn how to properly dethatch your lawn.
Frantic Football Fans
College football is one of, if not the definitive event of American athletics. Like the National Football League, the entire […]
How to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
To test the soil pH of your lawn, you’ll need to take clean soil samples. Then you need to send it to a soil lab or use an at-home testing kit.
Native Grasses: Are They Right for Your Lawn?
When the settlers arrived from Europe, they found grasses growing from sea to shining sea, a sight so wondrous that […]
How to Revive a Dead Lawn
Start by cleaning the lawn, treating the cause, and feeding the grass. Read the next steps in this guide and learn how to revive a dead lawn to lush green.
Lawn Clippings Can Pose Deadly Danger to Motorcyclists
Think of the dangers of yard work and we typically think of mower blades, rock shrapnel or ankles lacerated by […]
How to Grow Grass in the Shade
We’re not just throwing shade — grass can look dismal under a tree. Overcast areas created by trees, shrubs, and […]
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You might live on an island. Not the kind with palm trees, ocean breezes and miles of white sand (sorry) […]