Winter weeds like chickweed, henbit, purple deadnettle, and annual bluegrass thrive when your lawn is dormant. Learn how to identify and control these cool-season invaders before they take root this spring.
Author: Cecilia Acevedo
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Tips for Cleaning Up Leaves in Your Yard
Leaf cleanup doesn’t have to take all weekend. Simple tricks, like using a lightweight rake, working with the wind, or raking onto a tarp, can save you time and effort. You can also mulch light leaf cover with your mower, break the yard into sections, or use leaf scoops to grab piles quickly. These small changes make the job easier on your body and keep your yard looking neat all season long.
5 Signs of Moles in Your Yard
Raised ridges across the lawn, yellowing streaks of grass, small volcano-like soil mounds, soft patches underfoot, and sudden weed growth are the clearest signs of mole activity. These changes appear in your yard before you spot the animal, making them the best clues for homeowners to recognize early.
Can You Apply Lime and Fertilizer to Your Lawn at the Same Time?
You can apply lime and fertilizer to your lawn at the same time, but if your soil is too acidic, it won’t matter how much fertilizer you put down. The grass simply can’t use those nutrients until the pH is corrected.
How to Clean Up Wet Leaves in Your Yard
Wet leaves don’t have to overwhelm your yard. They can be managed in different ways: blowing, raking, vacuuming, dethatching, or mowing them into fine pieces
How to Choose the Best Fall Lawn Fertilizer
Choosing the right fall fertilizer is all about knowing your grass type. Cool-season lawns need a nitrogen boost to fuel root growth and recovery, while warm-season lawns benefit more from potassium as they slow down for winter. Understanding this difference helps you give your lawn exactly what it needs to stay strong through fall and come back healthier in spring.
What is Lawn Rust?
Lawn rust is a fungal disease that turns grass yellow or orange with a powdery coating. It shows up in late summer or early fall when turf growth slows. While it rarely kills the lawn, it can weaken grass and lead to thinning if left unchecked.
Does Grass Seed Go Bad?
Grass seed can go bad. Find out how long grass seed stays viable, how to spot signs it’s gone bad, and the best ways to store it for lasting freshness.
10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Lawn Mower
It might be time to replace your lawn mower if it has difficulty starting, cuts poorly, or requires frequent repairs. Whether you’re using a gas, electric, push, or riding mower, these tips will help you decide when it’s time for an upgrade to keep your lawn looking good.
12 Types of Flowering Weeds
Flowering weeds like dandelions, clover, and chickweed are common in many U.S. lawns. Some are invasive, and others feed pollinators and improve your soil. Learning to identify them helps you decide which to pull, control, or keep.