Use a soil test kit to check pH and nutrient levels in your lawn. Follow our guide to collect samples, interpret results, and choose the right fertilizer.
Tag: lawn care
General lawn care advice.
How to Change Your Soil pH: Simple Solutions for Healthier Lawns
Adjust your lawn’s soil pH with simple amendments. Add lime to raise acidic soil pH. Add sulfur or acidifiers to lower alkaline soil pH for optimal growth.
Why Pre-Emergent Didn’t Work (and What to Do Now)
Pre-emergent won’t kill weeds that have already sprouted. If you’re seeing weeds after applying, here’s what went wrong and what to do.
How Soon Can You Overseed After Pre-Emergent?
How soon can you overseed after pre-emergent? Most products need a 12- to 16-week wait, but Tenacity or a quick spot-seeding fix lets you seed sooner.
When to Mow Your Lawn in Spring
When your grass greens up and reaches 3 inches tall, it’s time to pull out the lawn mower for the first spring mow.
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: Which Is Best for Your Lawn?
Organic fertilizers consist of natural materials, while synthetic fertilizers are chemically manufactured. Both can benefit your lawn, depending on its needs.
How to Prepare a Soil Sample for Testing: 5 Simple Steps for Accurate Results
To prepare a soil sample, collect soil cores from your yard, combine them in a bucket, and submit it to your state’s extension service.
Spring Lawn Care Calendar by Region: Cool-Season vs. Warm-Season Grass
With regional comparison charts, learn the right time to fertilize, mow, and apply pre-emergent for your cool-season or warm-season lawn this spring.
5 Easy Tests You Can Do to Identify Your Soil Type
To identify your soil type without sending a sample to the lab, do the jar test, ribbon test, or one of the other 3 tests we’ll discuss here.
Spring Lawn Care by Soil Type
Stop following generic lawn advice. Discover how to adjust your spring care routine for clay, sandy, or loamy soil — and get better results.