Put down that weed killer. The dandelion, that yellow flower that turns into a puffable white ball, may be a […]
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General lawn care advice.
Read Your Weeds: Identify Them to Learn About Your Lawn’s Health
The moment weeds like dandelions, chickweed, crabgrass, and purslane pop up in the grass, you likely dig them up or […]
Everything You Need to Know About Tumbleweeds
“Deep in my heart is a song, Here on the range, I belong, Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds.” Sons […]
Outdoor Fun
Summer vacation is a tradition honored just about everywhere in the world, and most readers will agree that we’re all […]
How to Overseed in the Fall With Fescue
Summer left your cool-season lawn looking pretty rough. All that heat and all those hours spent enjoying it took a […]
How to Winterize Your Lawn
To prepare the lawn for winter: improve soil drainage, remove fallen leaves, adjust watering and don’t skip the last mow.
Fresh-Cut Grass Smell is Your Lawn’s Shriek of Despair, Science Says
Inhale deeply. That heavenly fresh-cut grass smell you savor while mowing your back 40 is actually your lawn screaming in […]
LawnStarter’s Fall Lawn Care Checklist
LawnStarter’s 10-point fall lawn care checklist includes pro tips on aeration, overseeding, and fertilizing to ensure a healthy spring lawn.
Lawn Mower Safety Tips
Mowing the lawn is the quintessential summertime chore. Parents and kids alike take to the front yard to get it […]
Grass Clippings Can Sicken Horses, Pets, Livestock
Cows eat grass. Horses graze on grass in pastures. Once in a while, even your pooch snacks on lawn greenery. […]