With tips from a soil scientist, learn how to change your soil pH. Raise the pH by adding lime, or lower the pH by adding sulfur-based amendments.
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General lawn care advice.
Reel Mower vs. Rotary Mower
To compare reel mowers vs. rotary mowers, we’ll consider their differences in ease of use, cost, maintenance, weight, noise, and other categories.
Self-Propelled vs. Push Mowers
Self-propelled mowers propel themselves, while push mowers have to be pushed across the lawn. We discuss other important differences.
What is a Mulching Plug on a Lawn Mower?
A mulching plug covers your mower’s discharge chute, redirecting the clippings and turning your conventional mower into a mulching mower.
How to Care for New Grass
Knowing how to care for new grass can help you achieve a lush lawn. You must properly water, mow, fertilize, prevent weeds, and avoid foot traffic.
What is the One-Third Rule for Mowing Grass?
The one-third rule of mowing says to take off no more than one-third of the grass blade per mow. Explore why it’s important and the benefits to your lawn.
How Does a Mulching Mower Work?
Mulching mowers mow your grass while turning the clippings into tiny pieces. In this article, discover how these machines work and if they’re right for you.
When to Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
If you have a healthy lawn, test your soil every three to five years during spring or early fall. If your lawn is struggling, test any time of year.
Why Test the Soil pH of Your Lawn
You should test the soil pH of your lawn to check that it’s balanced, rule out pH issues on a struggling lawn, and track pH changes after adding amendments.
5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)
The signs of alkaline soil in your lawn include discolored grass, poor growth, thinning turf, ineffective fertilization, and an increase in diseases and weeds.