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General lawn care advice.
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.
When and How to Apply Crabgrass Preventer
Learn when and how to apply crabgrass preventer. Aim for soil temperatures to hit 55 degrees Fahrenheit, spread evenly, and water lightly post-application.
How to Repair Salt Damage on Your Lawn
Repair salt damage on your lawn by applying gypsum, leaching sodium from the root zone, topdressing, and overseeding affected areas.
How to Dormant Seed Your Lawn
Dormant seeding involves seeding grass in late fall/early winter, a process that includes soil preparation, broadcasting seed, and raking seeds into the soil.
How to Keep Grass Green in Winter
Fall preventative measures keep grass green in winter, and strategic wintertime watering and limited foot traffic help cultivate green winter grass.