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How to Prevent Snow Mold

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: December 23, 2024
General Lawn Care

To prevent snow mold, improve soil drainage, go easy on the nitrogen, remove fallen leaves, mow the lawn, and disperse snow piles.

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What is Crown Hydration?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: December 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

Crown hydration happens when a plant’s crown takes up excess water during thawing, risking freeze damage during the next cold spell.

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What is Winter Desiccation in Your Lawn?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: December 2, 2024
General Lawn Care

Winter desiccation happens when turfgrass loses more than half its moisture due to dry winds or sunny days with frozen soil.

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What Does Potassium Do for Your Lawn?

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 25, 2024
General Lawn Care

Potassium promotes cellular growth, improves nutrient uptake, and protects your turf from environmental stress.

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How to Edge a Lawn With a String Trimmer

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 18, 2024
General Lawn Care

We’ll show you how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer step by step, from planning your edge to finding the right trimmer angle.

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What Does Doveweed Look Like?

By Austin Geiger | Published: November 18, 2024
General Lawn Care

Doveweed looks very similar to certain turfgrasses, like St. Augustinegrass, but can be distinguished by its small purple flowers and wide, waxy leaves.

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6 Different Nitrogen Sources for the Lawn

By Cecilia Acevedo | Updated: July 8, 2025
General Lawn Care

From manure to commercial fertilizer and animal products, discover 6 different nitrogen sources for the lawn.

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Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

The benefits of aerating your lawn include improved soil and grass health, deeper root growth, and reduced thatch. But that’s not all.

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When to Stop Watering Your Lawn

By Andie Ioo | Updated: December 15, 2024
General Lawn Care

You may think frequent irrigation is the key to a lush lawn but knowing when to stop watering your lawn […]

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What is Lawn Mower Blight?

By Tatiana Barrie | Published: November 11, 2024
General Lawn Care

Lawn mower blight is a tree injury that happens when a mower or string trimmer strikes the base, leaving it open to rot, pests, and diseases.

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