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7 Common Fertilizer Mistakes to Avoid

By Austin Geiger | Published: August 7, 2024
General Lawn Care

Overfertilizing, using the wrong kind of fertilizer, and fertilizing new grass too soon are all common fertilizer mistakes to avoid.

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5 Signs Your Lawn Has Too Much Thatch

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

Spongy, browning grass riddled with pests or disease may be a sign your lawn has too much thatch. Learn about these and other signs of thatch in your lawn.

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5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Lawn Needs Fertilizer

By Andréa Butler | Published: August 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

If your grass is discolored, growing slowly, or overcome by weeds, pests, or disease, it’s likely a sign your lawn needs fertilizer.

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How to Manage Earthworm Castings on Your Lawn (4 Tips)

By Andréa Butler | Published: August 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

How to manage earthworm castings on your lawn? Mow high, rake them up, and limit soil moisture and worm food supply.

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How to Prepare a Soil Sample (4 Easy Steps)

By Andréa Butler | Updated: October 21, 2024
General Lawn Care

To prepare a soil sample, collect soil cores from your yard, combine them in a bucket, and submit it to your state’s extension service.

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How to Tell If Your Lawn Needs Lime (6 Signs)

By Andréa Butler | Published: August 1, 2024
General Lawn Care

Signs that your lawn needs lime include yellowing grass, excess weeds, and a low soil pH. Confirm the necessity with a proper soil test.

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How Sea Kelp Fertilizer Helps Your Lawn

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: August 1, 2024
General Lawn Care

From increasing root growth to fighting off drought, there are many ways sea kelp fertilizer helps your lawn.

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When to Stop Mowing the Lawn Before Winter

By Luminita Toma | Updated: July 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

Before winter, stop mowing the lawn as soon as grass stops growing, typically when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Should You Mow Before Fertilizing Your Lawn?

By Austin Geiger | Updated: July 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

You should always mow before fertilizing your lawn to remove debris and help the fertilizer penetrate the soil. Aim to mow a few days before application.

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How to Prevent Grass Clumping When Mowing

By Andréa Butler | Updated: July 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

Why is your grass clumping when mowing? Your lawn might be too wet or too tall, or your mower needs an upgrade.

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