Cheatgrass just might be the most dangerous and invasive plant you’ve never heard of. It’s also known as downy brome, […]
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General lawn care advice.
Is Roundup Dangerous?
Is Roundup dangerous? Or is it safe? You’ve likely heard of Roundup either because it’s a popular, inexpensive, effective herbicide […]
How to Get Rid of Dollar Spot
To get rid of dollar spot fungus, provide enough nitrogen, water the grass early in the morning, ensure good soil drainage, and raise your mowing height.
What is Dollar Spot?
Dollar spot is a foliar disease of turfgrasses caused by Clarireedia fungi and spread through wind, water, equipment, and foot traffic.
What is Fairy Ring and How to Get Rid of It
While you tend to your lawn this spring, you may discover a mysterious ring of grass or mushrooms in your […]
How to Control Nutsedge in Your Yard
When you see clumps of grass-like weeds taking over your lawn, your first thought might be crabgrass. A closer look […]
Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard
When your lawn is speckled with yellow flowers, ground ivy, and wild onions, you have a weed problem. Our guide […]
Integrated Pest Management for the Lawn
Pesticides are convenient, fast-acting lawn pest management tools, but are not a long-term solution. For pest control that keeps the […]
Does ‘No Mow May’ Support Pollinators?
“No Mow May” — where homeowners don’t mow for the month to benefit pollinators — has both champions and critics. Explore the debate between conservation benefits and practical challenges as cities adopt this growing movement, and discover whether this one-size-fits-all approach truly delivers on its environmental promises. Can skipping lawn maintenance really help pollinators?
How to Make Your Own Fertilizer at Home
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed recently, leaving many homeowners wondering how to save money and prepare their own plant food. At […]