Common overseeding mistakes include overseeding at the wrong time, not preparing the soil, using the wrong equipment, and improper watering.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
11 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn
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.
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.
What Is Lawn Aeration?
Aeration involves perforating compacted soil with multiple tiny holes to let oxygen, water, and other nutrients seep in. It’s done with a core or spike aerator.
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How to Properly Store Grass Seed
To keep grass seed fresh, store it in a labeled airtight container to protect it from pests and moisture damage. You can keep the container in your basement or garage, but make sure the temperatures are consistent.
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.
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.
When to Water After Applying Weed and Feed
Water the lawn 1 to 2 days after applying liquid weed and feed and 12 to 24 hours after applying granular product. Otherwise, the treatment may not work.