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5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)

By Janine Caayao | Updated: March 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

The signs of alkaline soil in your lawn include discolored grass, poor growth, thinning turf, ineffective fertilization, and an increase in diseases and weeds.

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5 Signs of Acidic Soil in Your Lawn (Low pH)

By Janine Caayao | Updated: March 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

The signs of acidic soil in lawns include yellow or brown grass, slow growth, ineffective fertilization, dying grass, and more diseases and weeds.

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Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: What’s the Difference?

By Austin Geiger | Published: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

Understanding the difference between organic vs synthetic fertilizers will help you make the best decision for your landscape. Learn more here.

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Can You Apply Lime and Fertilizer to Your Lawn at the Same Time?

By Austin Geiger | Published: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

You can safely apply lime and fertilizer to your lawn at the same time, but use lime only if a soil test recommends it, and apply it properly.

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What to Do After Dethatching Your Lawn

By Austin Geiger | Published: February 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

Knowing what to do after dethatching your lawn is vital for your grass’s health. Learn more about post-dethatch care here.

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How to Use Mulch in the Yard

By Austin Geiger | Published: February 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

Apply mulch evenly after removing weeds from the soil, and never bunch mulch around plants

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How Long Should I Water My Lawn?

By Beck Carter | Published: February 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

You should water your lawn about an hour per week in two 30-minute sessions, on average.

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6 Signs Your Lawn Has Grubs

By Beck Carter | Published: February 28, 2025
General Lawn Care

Discolored turf, thinning or dead grass patches, and even critters foraging in your yard are all signs your lawn has grubs

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How to Apply Liquid Fertilizer to Your Lawn

By Austin Geiger | Updated: March 5, 2025
General Lawn Care

Applying liquid fertilizer to the lawn is a seven-step process. The first step is to find the right kind of fertilizer for your grass.

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Mulching vs. Side Discharge: The Best Way to Deal with Grass Clippings

By Janine Caayao | Published: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Side discharge is faster, but doesn’t offer free nutrients like mulching lawn clippings does. Learn more about mulching vs. side discharge in this article.

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