Learn when to apply pre-emergent herbicides in your yard in spring and fall, with advice from a turfgrass specialist.
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General lawn care advice.
What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?
Pre-emergent herbicides are a type of weed control product. They work by forming a protective chemical barrier over your lawn that stops weeds from sprouting.
Signs of Salt Damage on Your Lawn and Why They Happen
Learn the telltale signs of salt damage on your lawn — brown spots, dead or thinning turf, a wilted appearance — and why de-icing products cause harm.
What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic material, like leaves, grass clippings, scraps, and food waste, that enriches soil, boosts plant growth, and supports sustainable gardening.
How to Use Compost in Your Yard
Use compost in your yard by adding it to any soil used for growing plants, topdressing your lawn, mulching around trees, and stabilizing hillsides.
How Much Snow Can a Snowblower Handle?
How much snow a snowblower can handle varies. Single-stage models handle up to a foot of snow, and two-stage models handle 12 to 21 inches.
How to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed (Simple Tips)
From adding physical barriers to sound devices, discover how to keep birds from eating your grass seeds.
How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?
How much water does Zoysiagrass need? Zoysiagrass requires about 1 to 1.5 inches of water each week while growing, from rain or irrigation.
10 Signs of Overwatering Your Lawn
From weed invasion to wilting grass, discover the 10 signs of overwatering the lawn and how to fix it.
How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?
How much water does centipedegrass need? It requires about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season from rain or irrigation.