The best sod types for northern lawns include Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, while the best for southern lawns include Zoysia and Bahiagrass.
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General lawn care advice.
Top 14 FAQs About California’s Green Lawn Care Law
California soon will ban gas-powered lawn equipment. Learn which tools are out, if you can buy second-hand, or use the tools you already own.
Organic Herbicides: A Comprehensive Guide
Organic herbicides use eco-friendly ingredients like vinegar, clove oil, or corn gluten meal to dry out plants or prevent sprouting.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Lawn Pest Control
Learn how to use diatomaceous earth for lawn pest control. Choose food-grade DE, apply it dry, target pests, protect pollinators, and know its limits.
How to Level a Yard
Key Takeaways • Match method to severity: Topdress slight dips, remove sod for moderate unevenness, and hire a pro for […]
How to Aerate Your Lawn: A Complete Guide
Learn how to aerate your lawn the right way: when to aerate, which method to pick, step-by-step instructions, and post-aeration care for a healthier lawn.
Lawn Scalping: What Is It and When to Do It
Key Takeaways • Scalping means cutting shorter than usual: This bold, deliberate cut removes more than a third of the […]
How to Get Rid of Clover and Not Kill Grass
Key Takeaways • Taller grass shades out clover: Mowing at 3 inches or higher deprives clover seeds of the light […]
When to Overseed in Spring
Key Takeaways • Soil temperature is the deciding factor: Overseed when soil temperatures stay above 50 degrees; cool-season grasses need […]
Rescue Grass: How to Get Rid of This Weed?
Are you tired of battling the relentless invader known as rescue grass? If you live in the southern states and […]