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Learn about proper mowing techniques, get our top watering tips, and discover the secret to seeding success. We’ll also help you deal with bare patches, shady spots, drought, and all things lawn!
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How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
Heat stress in lawns results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and extended dry spells. Even the healthiest and most resilient grass can suffer under these harsh conditions. Here's how to beat the heat with Sunday.
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How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
Heat stress in lawns results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and extended dry spells. Even the healthiest and most resilient grass can suffer under these harsh conditions. Here's how to beat the heat with Sunday.
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Fall Lawn Care Tips
Fall is the time to set the stage for a lush spring. Learn how cooler air, warm soil, and rainfall combine for ideal fall lawn care conditions for seeding, repair, and fertilization.
How to Dethatch a Lawn
Learn how to dethatch your lawn effectively. This guide covers what dethatching is, when to do it, and tips for a healthier, greener lawn.
Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Control
Reduce unwanted pests in your yard in just 10 minutes without synthetic pesticides. (Yes, it's possible!)
Top 5 Common Watering Mistakes For Lawns
Watering is crucial to your lawn surviving and thriving through the growing season. Here are the top 5 watering mistakes and how to fix them.
Don't Mow Your Lawn Too Short
Less really is more when it comes to cutting your grass. Not only is super short grass not as satisfying to frolic through barefoot, but also a close cut can leave brown or bare spots in the grass.
Slip-and-Slide Grass Recovery
Spent the summer with a slip-and-slide? Don’t sweat your grass burn too much. Grass can catch up to your fun! That’s what the lawn is for, after all.
Grasscycling: Leave Grass Clippings on Your Lawn
Ever heard of grasscycling? Probably not. It's our way of practicing grass recycling for your lawn. Simply leave your grass clippings on the lawn after mowing and let the clippings do the rest.
Winterize Sprinkler Systems
If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, you'll be smart to prepare for winter and reduce your risk of freeze damage. Winter preparation is even more vital if you live in an area where the frost level will reach down to the pipe level. Here are some tips on winterizing the two basic types of sprinkler valves.
Winter Dormancy and Your Lawn
Lawn dormancy in winter is a natural survival mechanism for grass during cold months. With proper lawn care, your dormant lawn will bounce back in spring.
Why Soil Health Matters
To get all the dirt on lawn health, you have to dig into the soil. Because more often than not, when you think you have a plant problem, you really have a soil problem.
Spring Sprinkler Prep
Every spring, the ground thaws, your lawn comes out of dormancy, and a new growing season begins. This is also the perfect time to wake your irrigation system from its winter rest. Welcome to spring sprinkler prep.
Winter Overseeding Southern Lawns
Curious how southern lawns stay green in winter? The secret's winter overseeding. Sound complex? Don't worry, we'll break it down for you!
