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Which U.S. states are the best for harvesting edible wildlife and exploring unique culinary experiences? Check out 2024’s Top States for Edible Insect and Wildlife Cuisine.
How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn (8 Factors to Consider)
When choosing the right grass for your lawn, consider climate, soil type, sun exposure, foot traffic, and maintenance requirements.
Should You Put Straw Over Grass Seed?
There are several pros and cons to putting straw over grass seed. Straw protects the seeds from erosion and birds, but it may attract pests.
10 Tips on How to Thicken Your Lawn
Regular lawn maintenance keeps lawns thick and healthy. How to thicken your lawn: mow, fertilize, dethatch, aerate, and overseed regularly.
How to Know if Fleas Are in Your Yard (5 Signs)
Itchy ankles after time outdoors, fur loss on your pet, and finding fleas on your socks are all signs your yard has fleas.
Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard
Discover the best ways to clean up leaves in your yard — from raking and using leaf blowers to mulch mowing, vacuuming, and shredding.
7 California Native Grasses to Replace Your Lawn
If you’re looking for California native grasses to replace your lawn, consider varieties like Junegrass, deergrass, or blue grama.
8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering
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.