Learn about the pros and cons of homemade weed killers before using one. They’re budget-friendly but the effects can be short-term.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
What Causes Compacted Soil? (6 Reasons + Prevention Tips)
Compacted soil can develop for many reasons, from heavy foot traffic and vehicles to low organic matter, intense rainfall, overwatering, and even construction equipment. Understanding what causes compaction is the first step toward preventing it and keeping your lawn healthy.
The Best Lawn Alternatives for the Pacific Northwest
From clover and creeping thyme to Roman chamomile, learn about the best lawn alternatives for the Pacific Northwest.
Benefits of a Winter Fertilizer
Improved cold hardiness and disease resistance, stronger roots, earlier spring green up, and denser shoots are the main benefits of winter fertilizers.
What is Winter Fertilizer?
Winter fertilizer is a late-fall, low-nitrogen, high-potassium feeding. Learn the best NPK by grass type and exactly when to apply it for a greener spring.
Can You Compost Weeds?
To know whether you can compost weeds, think about the kind of weeds you’re composting, and whether they have seeds, pests, or diseases.
When to Apply Post-Emergent Herbicide
To know when to apply post-emergent herbicide, target weeds at their vulnerable 2- to 4-leaf stage, when temperatures are 65 to 85 degrees, humidity is above 40%, winds are below 10 mph, and your lawn is actively growing but not stressed.
How to Care for New Grass: Watering and Mowing Tips
Don’t know how to care for new grass? Here’s a complete guide on proper watering, mowing, fertilizing, and protecting new lawns.
When is the Best Time to Reseed a Lawn?
The best time to reseed your lawn is late summer to early fall for cool-season grass and late spring to early summer for warm-season grass.
What to Know About Outdoor Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions limit lawn irrigation to one to three days a week, morning and evening hours. Learn more about triggers, duration and fines.