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Author: Amanda Shiffler
Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.
When Not to Mow Your Lawn
Key Takeaways • Wet grass is off-limits: Mowing wet lawns leads to uneven cuts and can spread disease, so wait […]
How to Change Your Soil pH
To change your soil pH and get it in the optimal range, add lime, wood ash, or oyster shell meal to raise the pH, and sulfur-based amendments to lower it.
14 Ways to Kill Weeds Permanently
Kill weeds permanently with herbicides, hand-pulling, smothering, vinegar, and these other top solutions from a lawn and garden expert.
How to Keep Deer From Eating Your Plants
Key Takeaways • Deer-resistant plants form a first line of defense: Mixing plants deer dislike with more vulnerable ones helps […]
How to Plant Grass Seed on Hard Dirt
Learn how to plant grass seed on hard dirt: diagnose compaction, loosen the soil, aerate or till, sow, cover, and water for strong germination.
How and When to Apply Weed and Feed on Your Lawn
Key Takeaways • Spring is the ideal application window: Apply weed and feed to a slightly wet lawn once weeds […]
Why Is Grass Green? The Science Behind Healthy Lawns
Key Takeaways • Green light gets reflected, not absorbed: Grass appears green because chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light but […]
How to Adjust Sprinkler Heads: Step-by-Step Guide
Properly adjusting your sprinkler heads is imperative to watering your lawn. Let Lawn Love help you through the process of adjusting yours.
13 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas
Make your landscaping low-maintenance by incorporating one of our 13 great ideas like using native plants or installing automatic irrigation.