Follow this cool-season grass lawn care calendar for what to do each season, from spring cleanup to fall overseeding, so your lawn thrives all year.
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Lawn Care Calendar for Warm-Season Grass
Follow this warm-season grass lawn care calendar for what to mow, water, fertilize, and treat each season, from spring green-up to winter dormancy.
How to Apply Lime to Your Lawn
If you don’t know how to apply lime to your lawn, you’ll need to test the soil, aerate, dethatch, add the right lime, and water the lawn.
Most Common Kentucky Bluegrass Diseases
Key Takeaways • Six common diseases affect Kentucky bluegrass: Fairy ring, summer patch, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and red […]
How to Get Rid of Caterpillars in Your Yard
Key Takeaways • Identify the species before choosing a treatment: Common culprits like tomato hornworms, gypsy moths, and tent caterpillars […]
Does Dish Soap Kill Lawn Pests, and Is it Safe?
Key Takeaways • Dish soap can kill several common lawn pests: It’s effective against grubs, sod webworms, and cutworms by […]
10 Common Lawn Problems (and How to Fix Them)
10 common problems in your lawn include grubs, brown patches, dandelions, and bare spots. We show you how to solve these problems.
What Is Acidic Soil? Signs and How to Fix It
Acidic soil may seem like the be-all to end-all of plant growth, but it has unique characteristics that don’t necessarily […]
4 Best Grass Types for Akron, Ohio
Located on the northern end of the transition zone, Akron gets mild summers and very cold, snowy winters. As a […]
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Akron, Ohio
After a summer of trimming and mowing, you’re ready to pack up those lawn tools and take out the barbecue […]