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LawnStarter’s Fall Lawn Care Checklist
LawnStarter’s 10-point fall lawn care checklist includes pro tips on aeration, overseeding, and fertilizing to ensure a healthy spring lawn.
Should You Put Straw Over Grass Seed?
Putting straw over grass seed is the cheapest way to protect a new lawn. It traps moisture, blocks hungry birds, and prevents erosion during heavy rain.
How Often to Water Grass Seed
Water grass seed 2 to 4 times daily in 5- to 10-minute sessions, and learn how to adjust to match soil type, weather, and shade.
How to Prevent the Neighbor’s Dog from Pooping in Your Yard
Keep neighborhood dogs off your lawn by applying scent deterrents, activating motion sprinklers, or building a split-rail fence along your property boundary.
12 Common Weeds in Virginia: How to Identify and Control Them
From common chickweed to Virgina buttonweed, learn how to identify and control these 12 common weeds in your Virginia lawn.
Composting 101: How to Start Composting
Learn how to start a compost pile in 5 simple steps: what to add, what to avoid, where to put it, and how to turn kitchen scraps into rich soil.
18 Most Common Weeds in Oklahoma: How to Identify and Control Them
Are you worried weeds are creeping into your turfgrass? We bring you a list of the most common Oklahoma weeds to help you identify and correct the problem.
How to Deal with the Neighbor’s Leaves in Your Yard
Know your rights and responsibilities for natural leaf fall vs. intentional blowing. Expert advice on how to deal with a neighbor’s leaves in your yard.
7 Ways to Touch Grass (And Cut Back on Screen Time)
Ways to touch grass include go outside, get active, savor life, and use a screen control app.