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If your lawn’s looking a little thin, overseeding can restore it to a thick, healthy condition in just one season. In a southern climate, it can extend your lawn’s growing season. It’s a fairly easy job, but to get good results, you’ll need to choose the right grass seed, determine the best time of year […]

Shade can be hard on turfgrass, but it’s still possible to grow a lush lawn in the shade by choosing the right grass species and giving it care that’s appropriate for lower light conditions. Although the best grass for the shaded areas of your lawn depends on your climate and the type of light your […]

Because they often blend in with your lawn, weeds that look like grass can establish themselves before you realize they’re there. At that point, they’ve been taking nutrients from your lawn for weeks, gathering the strength to fight off your control efforts. Knowing how to identify common grassy weeds lets you get the jump on […]

The brown spots, loose turf, and spongy soil grubs cause can be disheartening, but it’s possible to get rid of grubs and restore your grass just by working with nature. If you’ve confirmed a grub infestation, using beneficial bacteria, the right lawn care practices, and biological insecticides can solve the problem without harming the insects […]

The last few years have produced bumper crops of ticks around the country, and with them has come a rise in cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Taking steps to get rid of ticks in your yard gives you a safer, more comfortable place to relax outdoors, and you don’t have to drown […]

Thick, scraggly patches of crabgrass are an unpleasant sight, but a frustratingly common one in lawns around the country. While getting rid of crabgrass takes some effort, it usually doesn’t require extreme measures. Once you eliminate existing plants through natural methods or herbicides, prevention is just a matter of good lawn care and vigilance. How […]