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…
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…
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…
With so many different types of lawn feed available, you must be wondering which is the best feed for your lawn. Like other types of lawns, your grass is likely continually walked on, played on, and worn down. Using the…
Like many other outdoor plants, your lawn is bound to benefit significantly from a spring boost. This includes aerating, scarifying, and tidying to assist the grass regrow and grow vigorously. If you are new to lawn care, you might wonder…
A beautiful, lush lawn adds a lot of curb appeal to a house, but for this to happen, you need to water your lawn. Although an overly watered lawn can lead to issues, an under-watered grass is still a concern…
No — you do not need to clean your lawn mower after every single use. A quick post-mow debris removal after each session is enough for routine cuts. You should do a thorough cleaning of the deck and underside at…
Most people think that mowing the lawn is as simple as turning on the mower and circling the yard until the grass is shorter than it was. While this is true to some extent, you should know there is a…
The 6 Lawn Watering Myths at a Glance: Watering midday burns grass — False. No scientific study has confirmed water droplets scorch turf. Daily watering grows healthier grass — False. It creates shallow, weak roots dependent on surface moisture. Nighttime…
Written from experience: I've been maintaining lawns since I was 15 — currently 32 — and tend a small garden daily where I grow guavas, peaches, onions, and more. Every tool recommendation below comes from hands-on use, not manufacturer specs…