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How to Apply Liquid Fertilizer to Your Lawn: 7-Step Guide

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: January 26, 2026
General Lawn Care

Liquid fertilizer usually has to be diluted and applied evenly on the lawn with the right equipment. Learn how to apply liquid fertilizer in 7 simple steps.

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Mulching vs. Side Discharge: The Best Way to Deal with Grass Clippings

By Janine Caayao | Published: February 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Side discharge is faster, but doesn’t offer free nutrients like mulching lawn clippings does. Learn more about mulching vs. side discharge in this article.

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How Soil pH Affects Lawn Health

By Jeffery Keusseyan | Published: February 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

An increase in plant-toxic elements and decrease in beneficial nutrients is how soil pH affects lawn health. Aim for a soil pH between 6 and 7.

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Overseeding vs. Slit Seeding: What’s the Difference?

By Luminita Toma | Published: February 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

The difference between overseeding and slit seeding? Overseeding involves spreading seeds on top of the soil, while slit seeding uses a machine for deeper planting.

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When to Dethatch Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: September 8, 2025
General Lawn Care

The best time to dethatch your lawn is during your grass’s optimal growth period: late spring in the South or early spring/early fall in the North.

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Hydroseeding vs. Sod: Which Is Right For You?

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: January 26, 2026
General Lawn Care

Hydroseeding costs less and builds stronger roots while sod gives you instant results. Compare price, timeline, and best use cases in this article.

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Sod vs. Seed: Which Is Right for You?

By Maria Isabela Reis | Updated: January 26, 2026
General Lawn Care

Is sod better than seed? Compare costs, timing, and weed control properties in this guide. Sod delivers instant results while seed offers lower costs.

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Slow-Release vs Quick-Release Fertilizer

By Whitney Lehnecker | Published: February 17, 2025
General Lawn Care

Explore the essential differences between slow-release and quick-release fertilizers, their advantages, and how to select the best option for your lawn’s needs.

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How to Prevent Thatch in Your Lawn

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

To prevent thatch in your lawn, reduce pesticides and nitrogen, aerate, and spread topdressing two to four times a year.

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Signs of Salt Damage on Your Lawn and Why They Happen

By Amanda Shiffler | Published: January 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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