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A field of rye grass

How to care for winter rye, a fantastic cover crop

Winter rye is a hardy and enthusiastic cover crop. This guide will explain the benefits and pitfalls of this cover crop, as well as how to grow it for yourself.
A grass lawn with autumn leaves

Here’s everything you need to know about lawn care this fall

White clover flowers

Should you plant a clover lawn? Read this first

A home with a grass lawn

4 types of lawn grasses and how to choose the best one for your yard

A patch of crabgrass

How to kill crabgrass for good

Green grass lawn

Zoysia grass is tough and versatile – here’s how to care for it

Purple creeping thyme flowers

Creeping thyme is a colorful alternative ground cover to grass – what to know

Glass bottle labeled vinegar on table

Does vinegar kill weeds? How to use your favorite household cleaning product in your garden

Green lawn

How to get a green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy

Grass with dew on it

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

Manicured Bermuda lawn

Bermuda grass: How to keep it from taking over your lawn

Manicured lawn with flower beds beneath shade trees

5 essential spring lawn care tips you need to know

Manicured Bermuda lawn

Choosing the best grass seed for your lawn – what you need to know

Pick the right seed for your yard by following this guide
A brown circle of dead grass

How to fix yellow spots in grass so your yard is the pride of the neighborhood once more

You might be embarrassed by those ugly yellow spots in your grass, but have no fear! Here are our tips to make your lawn green and gorgeous again.
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Is weed and feed bad for your lawn? 6 things to know before you use it

Read this before you use weed and feed on your lawn.
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This is when – and why – you should scalp your Bermuda grass

Bermuda grass can get unruly. Rather than be "that" neighbor with the overgrown lawn, know how and when to scalp your Bermuda grass.
A home with a grass lawn

When is the best time to plant St. Augustine grass? What you need to know

Planting grass of any kind is a balancing act. This is what to consider when seeding and caring for St. Augustine grass.
Pink muhly grass

Ornamental grasses add texture and color to your garden – how to grow these 6 different varieties

These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
Pink verbena flowers

Don’t be fooled by it’s silly name! Turkey tangle frogfruit might be the perfect ground cover for your lawn

Phyla nodiflora, also known as turkey tangle frogfruit, is a great alternative to grass lawns. Here's what you need to know to grow it.
Kentucky bluegrass landscape

Keep your yard happy all year with these 5 grasses that grow in the winter

Here are five types of grasses that grow in the winter so your yard can be happy throughout the year.
Freshly mowed lawn with a white push mower

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Don't let your lawn be susceptible to red thread lawn disease. Learn how to control and treat it.
Blades of grass

Zoysia vs. Bermuda grass: Which one should you choose for your yard?

Not sure whether you should choose zoysia or Bermuda grass? Here's a guide that will help you decide between them.
Mowing with a reel mower

Push lawnmower vs. electric mower: Which one is best for you?

Are push or electric lawnmowers better? Here's how to choose the right one for your lawn.
Mossy forest landscape

How to grow moss where a grass lawn will not survive

Have patches where grass won't grow in your yard? Learn how to grow moss with our planting guide to add some beautiful green moss to your yard.
white dog lying on green lawn

What is buffalo grass, and should it be in your lawn?

Should buffalo grass be growing in your lawn? If you're wondering what buffalo grass is, here's the information you need.
Fertilizing lawn

What’s the best grass seed for your yard? It’s complicated

If you love the look of a lush green lawn, you might wonder what is the best grass seed for it. We offer our best advice.
plug aerator closeup

How to find the best time to plug aerate your lawn

Plug aeration can help keep your lawn green and lush without chemical intervention. Here's how, and when, to do it.
Ride-on core aerator working on a lawn

When should you aerate your lawn? What you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about when you need to aerate your lawn to receive the best results.
Grass in a suburban yard

Common zoysia problems and how to solve them and transform your lawn

These are the most common problems you'll have with zoysia grass and how to solve them.
Evergold carex grass

6 incredible ornamental grass varieties that stay small

These ornamental grasses are low-growing varieties and relatively low maintenance.
An overhead view of centipede grass

7 Important things to know about centipede grass for a successful lawn

This is the advice you need for healthy, thriving centipede grass.
A lawn of tall fescue grass

Tall fescue is great if you want a low-maintenance lawn – What you should know

Our care guide for tall fescue grass is the resource you need.
A house with green grass

Frustrated by lawn drainage issues you can’t fix? Here are 4 solutions

Frustrated by your lawn's drainage issues? Try one of these solutions
winterizing lawn mower man lawnmower

How to properly winterize and store your lawn mower so it survives the season

Make sure your lawn mower survives the season by following this guide to properly winterizing it
shady lawn with shrub border

Moss vs grass lawn: The best option to save on time and money

Is moss or grass better for your lawn? Here's what we know