Itchy ankles after time outdoors, fur loss on your pet, and finding fleas on your socks are all signs your yard has fleas.
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The best ways to clean up leaves in your yard include using a mulching lawn mower, a leaf blower, or a wide, flexible rake for smaller yards.
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If you’re looking for California native grasses to replace your lawn, consider varieties like Junegrass, deergrass, or blue grama.
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If the grass begins to look gray and dull, the soil is bone dry, or a trail of footprints is visible in your grass, it’s a sign that your lawn needs watering.
How to Tell If Grass Seed Is Still Good
Grass seed that’s still good is uniform in color, smells fresh, feels solid and firm, and has good weight. Learn other ways to tell if grass seed is viable.
How to Rake Leaves (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s how to rake leaves effectively: Start at the edges of your lawn and work inward, using a wide rake to gather leaves in small piles.
What Happens If You Don’t Remove Fallen Leaves
What happens if you don’t remove leaves? You might end up with a healthier lawn; but too many leaves can also harm the grass.
7 Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid
Overfertilizing, using the wrong kind of fertilizer, and fertilizing new grass too soon are all common fertilizer mistakes to avoid.
8 Types of Ants That Can Damage Your Yard
Identifying the types of ants that can damage your yard, like fire ants, is the first step in finding and eradicating their nests.