Is Spring Aeration Necessary?
The cold winter can cause soil compaction, which can be a concern once the weather warms up. Heavy snow can close the spaces that act as routes for water and nutrients, making it difficult to reach the roots. If you…
How to Rake a Lawn in Spring: The Right Way, at the Right Time
You should rake your lawn in early spring as soon as the ground has thawed and grass begins to show new green growth usually when daytime temperatures consistently reach 40–50°F (4–10°C). Use a thatch rake with flexible metal tines, rake…
What Makes Grass Grow the Most?
Mastering your lawn care regimen can be difficult, and keeping up with fast-growing grass can be even more challenging. The average homeowner spends 70 hours per year caring for their lawn, and an estimated 54 million Americans mow their lawns…
What Helps Grass Seed Germinate Faster?
Growing a new lawn from seed is one of the most satisfying — and most frustrating — things you can do in a garden. I've seeded dozens of lawns over the years, from bare soil patches the size of a…
Should You Soak Grass Seed Before Spreading?
Should you soak grass seed before spreading? The answer is not straightforward. Some seeds benefit greatly from soaking, whereas others do not. Before you start soaking seeds, figuring out how to encourage them best to germinate is a good idea…
Essential Lawn Care Tools for Spring
Success in lawn management depends not only on effort and knowledge but also on having the right tools. Whether you're a seasoned lawn enthusiast or a rookie gardener, recognizing the many types of lawn care tools that you need for…
Tips to Fix Bare Patches On Your Lawn This Spring
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the ideal opportunity to give your grass some much-needed attention. If you've noticed bare patches of grass that make your yard appear worn or uneven, now's the time to remedy them. These holes…
What Is the Best Way to Seed Grass in Spring?
The best way to seed grass in spring: fix underlying lawn problems first, mow low, dethatch and aerate, choose a seed matched to your grass type and region, spread at the right rate using a cross-pattern technique, keep the soil…
What Is the Best Thing to Kill Weeds but Not Grass?
Spring brings fresh life to lawns, but it also brings weeds. These opportunistic plants compete with grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight — and if left unchecked, they can take over a well-kept lawn quickly. The challenge is eliminating them…
How to Green Up Your Lawn Fast This Spring
It's finally spring after months of cold and snow on the grounds. And with it comes spring greenup. What is Spring Greenup? Simply expressed, it is when your lawn becomes green again in the spring. It usually happens when the…