To choose the best fall lawn fertilizer, consider the type of grass, soil test results, and time of application. More details in our guide.
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General lawn care advice.
When is the Best Time to Apply Fall Fertilizer?
The best time to apply fall fertilizer is when soil temperatures reach 50 F to 65 F for cool-season grasses, and 65 F to 75 F for warm-season varieties.
Benefits of Applying Fall Fertilizer to Your Lawn
Discover why fall fertilizer is crucial for lawn health. Learn how it repairs summer damage, boosts root growth, and ensures beautiful spring greenup.
How to Overseed a Lawn Without Aerating
To successfully overseed a lawn without aerating, ensure a good seedbed: remove debris, dethatch, and spread some compost. Read more in our guide.
How Often Should You Overseed Your Lawn?
Overseed thin and weak lawns annually until thickened, then reduce to once every 2-3 years. Learn more about how often you should overseed the lawn.
Why Should You Aerate Your Lawn?
Reasons why you should aerate your lawn include relieving soil compaction, improving water absorption, and controlling weeds and thatch.
How to Fix Dry Patches on Your Lawn
To fix dry patches on your lawn, you’ll need to adjust your watering, mowing, or aeration, depending on the cause, such as drought, compaction, or thatch.
Overseeding vs. Reseeding: What’s Best For Your Lawn?
Overseeding works best for your lawn when there are only a few bare spots, but reseeding works best when you need to completely renovate your lawn.
What is Dethatching?
Dethatching is the process of removing the thatch layer that accumulates between the soil and the grass. Learn how dethatching works in this article.
‘King of the Hill’: How to Get a Lawn Like Hank’s
As Hulu relaunches the popular King of the Hill series, we examine Hank Hill’s longstanding love affair with his grass and show you how to get a Hank-level lawn.