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General lawn care advice.
Month-to-Month Lawn Care Schedule for the Pacific Northwest
Clean up, dethatch, apply herbicide, start mowing aerate, overseed, and fertilize. Water your lawn or let it go dormant in the summer. We’ll show you when.
How Long Does It Take for Burnt Grass to Grow Back?
How long it takes for burnt grass to grow back is about one week for moderately-burned grass and longer for more severe cases.
When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
Learn when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn. Spot the signs of distress ASAP, water 1.5 inches per week, and keep the mower blade high.
Best Salt-Tolerant Grasses for Your Lawn
Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia are three of the best salt-tolerant grasses for your lawn. See the entire list in this helpful guide.
How to Achieve a Dark Green Lawn (7 Tips)
Wondering how to get a dark green lawn? Test your soil, choose the right grass variety, fertilize, and add iron. Remember to water deeply and mow regularly.
10 Father’s Day Gifts for Lawn Care Nuts
Father’s Day gifts for lawn care fans range from the practical (a new mower) to the hysterical (socks and bubble-blowing toy mowers).
What Is Onion Grass and How to Identify It
Onion grass is an aggressive and invasive weed that can take over your lawn if you let it. Learn more here.
Fertilizer Numbers: What They Mean and How to Use Them
Fertilizer numbers are the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in a fertilizer. Learn to read and use them like a pro.
Why Is My Grass Dying Even Though I Water It?
Why is your grass dying even though you water it? Overwatering, pests, fungi, and bad mowing habits could be the culprits. Get tips to green up your lawn.