A healthy lawn offers surprising benefits for your wallet and wellness. Among other things, it prevents soil erosion, increases property values, and provides a comfortable place to play.
Author: Raven Wisdom
Raven Wisdom knows firsthand about lawn care, having mowed her lawn for more than 10 years. She specializes in research-driven lawn care and gardening articles. A West Texas native, enjoys spending time with her family and working in her garden
How to Mow Wet Grass
Don’t mow wet grass if you can avoid it, but if you must, remove standing water first, use sharp blades, raise your mower height, and make overlapping passes to ensure you cut evenly and avoid clogging the mower.
When to Cut New Grass
Mowing new grass too early can rip out roots before they’ve had a chance to anchor. Here’s how to know when your new lawn, seed, or sod is actually ready for that first cut.
How to Get Rid of Cutworms in Your Lawn
How to get rid of cutworms: use Btk or spinosad for natural control, bifenthrin for severe infestations. Apply in the evening for best results.
How to Repair Salt Damage on Your Lawn
Learn how to repair salt-damaged grass with our 6-step guide. Flush salt, apply gypsum, and reseed to restore your lawn’s health this spring.
How to Keep Grass Green in Winter
Cool-season grasses stay green through the winter if you fertilize them in the fall and continue watering. Warm-season grasses go dormant naturally but need protection from foot traffic and harsh weather.
How to Prepare Your Lawn for Aeration and Overseeding
Proper lawn prep makes all the difference before aerating and overseeding. Learn how to test soil, mow to the right height, mark buried utilities, and time your project for the best results.
Can You Dethatch and Aerate at the Same Time?
Whether you can dethatch and aerate at the same time depends on the health and condition of your lawn, your grass type, and the time of year.
The Best Grass for South Texas Lawns
The best grasses for South Texas lawns include drought-resistant Bermuda, resilient Zoysia, and native buffalograss. Discover the best one for your lawn.
The Best Grasses for West Texas Lawns
West Texas’s harsh climate, with extreme heat and dust storms, is challenging. Using the best grasses for West Texas, like buffalograss or Bermuda, is key.