To prevent thatch in your lawn, reduce pesticides and nitrogen, aerate, and spread topdressing two to four times a year.
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General lawn care advice.
Signs of Salt Damage on Your Lawn and Why They Happen
Learn the telltale signs of salt damage on your lawn — brown spots, dead or thinning turf, a wilted appearance — and why de-icing products cause harm.
What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic material, like leaves, grass clippings, scraps, and food waste, that enriches soil, boosts plant growth, and supports sustainable gardening.
How Much Snow Can a Snowblower Handle?
How much snow a snowblower can handle varies. Single-stage models handle up to a foot of snow, and two-stage models handle 12 to 21 inches.
How to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed (Simple Tips)
From adding physical barriers to sound devices, discover how to keep birds from eating your grass seeds.
How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?
Learn how much water Zoysiagrass needs (1-1.5 inches weekly), best watering times, and schedules for new vs. established lawns. Includes soil-specific tips.
10 Signs of Overwatering Your Lawn
From weed invasion to wilting grass, discover the 10 signs of overwatering the lawn and how to fix it.
How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?
Centipedegrass needs 1 inch of water during its growing season. Learn how often and how much to water centipedegrass by season and soil type.
Why Does Does Your Grass Grow in Clumps?
Why is your grass growing in clumps? It may be due to factors like overwatering, weeds, compacted soil, clumping grass types, or problems with soil pH.
How to Get Rid of Torpedograss in Your Lawn
Torpedograss chokes your grass and favorite flowers. Use a chemical, mechanical, or organic control method to get rid of torpedograss in your lawn.