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Author: Sinziana Spiridon

Sinziana Spiridon is an outdoorsy writer with a soft spot for organic gardening and over four years' experience covering lawn care. When not writing about weeds, pests, soil, and plant care, she's tending to her veggie garden, her greenhouse tomatoes, and the lovely turf strip in her front yard.

How to Pre-Germinate Grass Seed

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: June 5, 2024
Lawn Care Tips

Got a bucket and some water? Learn how to pre-germinate grass seed. You’ll sprout the grass faster – even the lazy KBG – and enjoy a thick lawn in no time.

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What is Slice Seeding? 

By Sinziana Spiridon | Published: June 5, 2024
Lawn Care Tips

Plan for the best lawn repairs with slice seeding: excellent seed-to-soil contact, high germination rates, fast sprouting, and dense velvet-like turf.

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Why Do Weeds Grow?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Why do weeds grow in lawns? Poor soil, drought, bare patches, and unbalanced pH are just a few lawn problems that help weeds thrive.

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How Long After Overseeding Can I Mow?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: August 7, 2026
Lawn Care Tips

How long after overseeding can I mow? Wait 2-4 weeks until new grass hits 3 inches. See wait times by grass type and how to mow without uprooting seedlings.

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What is Dormant Seeding?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: September 15, 2026
Lawn Care Tips

Dormant seeding lets you sow grass seed in late fall or winter so it sprouts early next spring. Learn the best timing, steps, and seed to use this year.

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When is the Best Time to Repair Your Lawn?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: October 28, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Fall and spring are the best for repairing grass, but this might vary with your turf type. Learn when is the best time to repair your lawn for awesome results.

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What is a Slit Seeder?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

A slit seeder is a machine that puts grass seeds directly into the soil, ensuring faster germination and denser turf.

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Will Fertilizer Kill New Grass?

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Fertilizers can kill new grass if applied improperly or in excessive amounts. Learn to fertilize new lawns safely and which turf fertilizers to use.

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How Long Does It Take for Burnt Grass to Grow Back

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

If not dead, burnt grass grows back in a few days to weeks, depending on damage level, grass type, weather, soil, and care. Learn more from our guide.

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How Often to Water Grass Seed

By Sinziana Spiridon | Updated: March 26, 2025
Lawn Care Tips

Water grass seeds two to four times daily for 5 to 10 minutes to keep the top 1.5 inches of soil moist and ensure seed germination. Adjust if necessary – here’s how.

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