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Signs you need to overseed your lawn include worn-out grass, invading weeds, and thin turf growth.

White clover is undoubtedly invasive — trespassing in lawns, encroaching upon roadsides, and eradicating native plant populations.  When left to […]

The best time to aerate and overseed is early spring or early fall for cool-season grass, or in late spring and early summer for warm-season.

It is too late to aerate and overseed your lawn in early winter or late summer, depending on whether you have cool- or warm-season grass.

When your gloomy lawn is suffocating from compacted soil, it’s time to rent an aerator. But should you perform core […]

A soil test will advise how often you should fertilize your lawn. But generally, fertilize once or twice a year; perhaps more if you notice yellowing, weeds, or slow growth.

The best time to fertilize bermudagrass is in the summer. However, a soil test may call for fertilization in late spring or fall, too.

Mid-morning is the best time of day to mow your grass. Learn the tips to keep it always healthy and thriving.

Here’s how to measure a yard: Measure the length and width of squares. Measure the radius of circles. Divide odd shapes into small squares and rectangles.