Follow our month-by-month seasonal lawn care schedule for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Learn when to mow, fertilize, aerate, and control weeds.
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General lawn care advice.
13 Yard Work Safety Tips, With Advice From a LawnStarter Pro
Warming up, scheduling strategic breaks, and drinking lots of water are a few of the safety tips we offer homeowners to help prevent yard work injuries.
How to Kill Winter Weeds
Learn how to kill winter weeds with natural remedies like vinegar and mulch or with pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides, plus tips to prevent regrowth.
9 Most Common Winter Weeds in Your Lawn
Learn to identify the most common winter weeds, from annual bluegrass to henbit, plus expert tips on how to prevent and kill them in your lawn this fall.
How Snow and Ice Affect Your Lawn
Snow can protect or damage grass depending on the weather. Learn how snow and ice affect your lawn, why removal can backfire, and how to limit damage.
8 Winter Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid, According to Experts
Don’t let winter mistakes ruin your lawn. Discover the top errors — from scalping grass to skipping winterization — to keep your yard healthy until spring.
How Long Does Grass Seed Take to Grow? (3-30 days)
How long does grass seed take to grow? Most seed germinates in 3 to 30 days, depending on grass type, soil temperature, and moisture. Tips to grow faster.
What’s the Best Height to Cut Your Grass?
Discover the best mowing height for your grass with our easy-to-read chart. We’ll break down the cutting heights for each grass type for a thriving lawn.
How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Sulfur
Don’t ignore the signs your lawn needs sulfur, including yellowing of new grass growth, stunted growth, and poor root development.
When is the Best Time to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn?
The best time to apply sulfur to lawns is early fall and late spring, but the best window will depend on your geographical location.