DIY tests are quick and give you a general idea of your soil’s pH, but they’re not as reliable. Lab soil tests provide a very accurate analysis of your soil health, though they can take longer to deliver results.
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Abdul Wadood is a professional writer and landscaping hobbyist who thinks beautiful lawns make the world a better place. When he’s not working in the yard, he enjoys visiting botanical gardens and relaxing in nature.
What Should You Expect from a Leaf Removal Service?
Professionals can remove leaves from your lawn without you lifting a finger. It helps to know when to schedule, how much it will cost, and the methods they use to get the most out of the service.
How to Identify Your Soil Type With 4 Simple DIY Tests
Identify your soil type with the squeeze, jar, ribbon, or drainage test so you can choose the right plants and keep your lawn healthy.
What Causes Plants to Freeze
Prolonged cold, water, wind, the location of plants in your yard, plant type and age, and soil moisture can all affect how and when they freeze.
How to Kill Winter Weeds in Your Lawn
You can get rid of winter weeds naturally by pulling them out, using boiling water, applying vinegar, or covering them with a plastic sheet. For large infestations, use herbicides to eliminate them quickly.
How to Remove Leaves from Mulch Beds
You can remove leaves from your mulch bed with your hands, a rake, or a leaf blower, or prevent them by installing a leaf barrier.
What is a Pollinator Lawn?
A pollinator lawn attracts and supports pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and certain beetles. It features flowering plants that provide food and shelter for these beneficial insects.
How to Create a Pollinator Lawn
Assessing your current lawn, selecting the right plants, choosing an installation technique and conversion method, and caring for your plants are all steps involved in creating a pollinator lawn.
How to Keep Mulch in Place
Installing proper edging, creating a mulch trench, using heavier mulch, removing landscape fabric and plastic sheeting, keeping mulch moist, and applying mulch stabilizers can help keep mulch in place. Learn more here.
13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes
Common lawn mowing mistakes include mowing grass too short, cutting more than one-third of it, using dull blades, and using the wrong mower.