Pythium blight can kill grass in a couple of days. It looks like small patches of water-soaked grass, and you can control it with fungicides.
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General lawn care advice.
Weekly vs. Biweekly Mowing: What’s Best for Your Yard and Wallet?
Weekly vs. biweekly mowing? Weekly mowing is best for your grass health, but biweekly mowing often is better for your wallet.
These Public Gardens Have the Most Stunning Lawns in America
Two gardens sit side by side in St. Louis. Both were founded by the same man in the second half […]
How to Get a Golf Course Lawn at Home (Without the $50K Budget)
You don’t need $50,000 for a golf course lawn. But you’ll need the right tools and techniques to get beautiful, “tour-ready” grass at home.
8 Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
Avoid common fertilizer mistakes like overfertilizing, not watering, and using the wrong nutrients. Learn what to do instead for a healthier lawn.
How to Tell You Have Compacted Soil (11 Signs)
Yellow grass, puddles, or bare patches? Use the screwdriver test and learn these 11 signs that signal soil compaction.
How to Fix Patchy Grass
Fix patchy grass by finding the cause, prepping your soil, and planting seed or sod. Learn the simple steps to repair bare spots for good.
How to Care for New Sod: Complete Timeline for How to Water, Mow, and Fertilize
New sod care made simple: water twice daily, avoid traffic for 4 weeks, and mow when grass reaches 3-4 inches. Follow our weekly guide for the best results.
Dethatching vs. Aeration: What’s the Difference?
Dethatching removes excess thatch. Aeration relieves compacted soil. Learn the key differences and when to do each service.
7 Steps to Prepare Your Lawn for Aeration and Overseeding
Preparing your lawn for aeration and overseeding involves testing your soil, mowing, marking obstacles, and watering deeply to keep the soil moist.