Spring lawn care depends on your region and grass type. Cool-season grasses wake up early and start growing as soon as the snow melts, while warm-season grasses stay dormant until the soil warms up.
Author: Abdul Wadood
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.
How to Have a Green Lawn Using 50% Less Water
A few simple changes like installing smart irrigation, optimizing your watering schedule, raising mowing height, improving soil health, and overseeding with drought-tolerant grasses can help you keep your lawn green while using less water.
How to Test Your Lawn Soil: DIY vs. Lab Methods
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.
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.