Lawn Care
Your ultimate guide to Lawn Care: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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Eliminate Mushrooms In Your Lawn
Lawn mushrooms are a common landscaping problem, but mushrooms growing in the lawn can be easily fixed if you know how. This article will help with that. Click here to learn more about mushrooms in lawns.
By Heather Rhoades
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Wildlife Garden Turf: Creating Mini Meadows For Wildlife
The appeal of a perfect, green lawn is strong, but more people are turning to wildlife-friendly alternatives. A wildflower meadow lawn is one option.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Are Smart Lawn Mowers – Learn About Robot Lawn Mowers
What are smart lawn mowers? Once you learn what they are, you may find yourself switching from your existing model. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Late Summer Lawn Care Checklist
Plan to do some late summer care and maintenance of your lawn so it will be healthy and beautiful in the spring. Here are some tips.
By Laura Miller
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Choosing And Using Lawn Herbicides
Good cultural practices can reduce many weeds, but a lawn weed killer will enhance the health of the grass. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Organic Lawn Care Advice
A turf lawn isn’t the most environmentally-friendly. But organic lawn care can make your yard less damaging to the local ecosystem.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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DIY Lawn Care Plan For Easy Maintenance
There is a saying -- "work smart, not hard" -- that seems especially appropriate in our landscapes. Read on for easy DIY lawn care tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When To Mow Wet Grass And When To Wait
It’s been raining and your wet grass needs a trim but it’s better to wait a bit. A drier lawn is easier to mow for several reasons.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pros And Cons Of Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
What is a zero turn mower? They contain certain features for safety and efficiency that are useful for some users. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Cut Grass On A Steep Hill
Cutting grass on steep slopes poses some challenges and potential danger. These tips on cutting grass on a hill will make the task easier.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Taming Wild Yards: How To Restore Overgrown Lawns
If you are hoping for tips on how to restore overgrown lawns without chemicals, you’ve come to the right place. Click here for overgrown lawn care info.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Turf Scalping: How To Fix A Scalped Lawn
Lawn scalping can occur when the mower height is set too low, or when you go over a high spot in the grass. Learn more about this lawn issue here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grass Pathway Ideas: Creating Grass Garden Paths
Grass paths in gardens are pleasant to walk on and wonderful for separating areas of “wild space.” Click here for tips on how to make a grass path.
By Teo Spengler
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Thatch Removal With Fire: Is Burning Of Grass Safe
In some circumstances, you may also see lawn care workers using fire to get rid of thatch. Thatch removal with fire is a controversial subject, which we will discuss in this article. Click here to learn more about burning grass to remove thatch.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is Microclover – Tips For Microclover Care In Lawns
Microclover has smaller leaves, grows lower to the ground, and doesn?t grow in clumps. It is becoming a more common addition to lawns and gardens, and after learning a little more microclover information, you may want it in your yard too. This article will help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Does Artificial Turf Harm Tree Roots: Tips For Installing Artificial Grass Near Trees
You can actually have that perfect, maintenance-free lawn with artificial turf. However, like anything, artificial turf has its pros and cons. Installing artificial grass near trees is a specific concern. Learn about using artificial grass around trees in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Endophytes Lawns – Learn About Endophyte Enhanced Grasses
While perusing grass seed mix labels at your local garden center, one label pops out at you because in big, bold letters saying, "Endophyte Enhanced." What are endophytes? Use the information in this article to learn about endophyte enhanced grasses.
By Darcy Larum