Soil testing can boost your lawn’s health. A soil test uncovers nutrient levels, spots imbalances, and identifies hidden issues.
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General lawn care advice.
Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings
Mulching grass clippings improves soil quality, feeds the grass, and reduces landfill waste, making it the best option for regular lawn maintenance. Bagging grass clippings is an occasional intervention ideal for solving lawn problems (e.g., tall grass, fungal diseases, or fall clean-up).
How to Remove Onion Grass In Your Yard (6 Methods)
Learn to control onion grass and keep your garden pristine with simple steps like regular mowing and using corn gluten meal.
How to Test Soil Moisture
Test soil moisture using the look-and-feel method or invest in a soil moisture meter to get a precise reading.
How to Compost Grass Clippings (4 Methods)
Learn four easy ways to compost grass clippings for a lush lawn, including grasscycling and mulching. Turn your garden waste into gold.
How to Use a Soil Test Kit
Learn to analyze your soil with an at-home test kit: collect samples, mix with test reagents, compare color results to charts, and discover your soil’s pH and nutrient levels in minutes.
How Long After Weed and Feed Can You Plant Seed?
How long after weed and feed can you plant seed? Wait between four to six weeks to avoid herbicides damaging your new grass.
What Are Armyworms?
Armyworms are a type of caterpillar that marches and feeds in large groups, damaging crops, home lawns, and athletic fields.
9 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn
The top benefits of a healthy lawn are cleaner air and water, less erosion, more fertile soil, better health, and higher property value.
How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn
From aeration to mowing, weed specialist Leslie Beck provides insights on lawn care methods that will cultivate healthy, weed-resistant turfgrass in your lawn.