Core aeration removes soil plugs for severe compaction; liquid aeration sprays a formula for mild issues. Learn which method suits your lawn, when to apply, and what each costs.
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How to Fertilize Your Lawn
The 5 main methods of fertilizer application for lawns and plants are broadcasting, banding, aerator application, foliar feeding, and fertigation.
How to Dethatch Your Lawn
A spongy lawn that won’t absorb water usually means too much thatch. Learn four ways to remove it and when each method works best.
Liquid Dethatching for Your Lawn: Does It Really Work?
Liquid dethatching products use microbes and enzymes to break down thatch, but do they actually work? Learn when liquid dethatcher makes sense, when mechanical dethatching is the better choice, and how to get the best results.
How Often Should You Overseed Your Lawn?
Most lawns need overseeding once a year, but the frequency depends on your grass type, lawn condition, and how much you use your yard.
How to Aerate Your Lawn
Aerate your lawn by choosing your aerator, watering one to two days before, working in a crisscross pattern, leaving soil plugs to decompose, and fertilizing after. Learn how with this guide.
Do I Need to Aerate or Dethatch My Lawn?
Not sure if your lawn needs aeration or dethatching? Use these simple at-home tests to diagnose the problem and get your grass healthy again.
When to Install Sod: Best Timing for Your Lawn Type
Cool-season grasses install best in early fall or spring when soil is 50–65°F. Warm-season grasses need late spring through early summer with soil above 65°F.
When to Overseed Your Lawn
Experts recommend overseeding cool-season lawns in early fall and warm-season lawns in late spring when the soil hits 65°F for best results.
Soil Solarization: How to Kill Grass and Weeds Naturally
Soil solarization uses summer heat to kill weeds, grass, and pests without chemicals. Learn how to solarize soil in our complete guide.