Brown patch is a fungal lawn disease that creates circular patches of dead grass, typically appearing during warm, humid weather when night temperatures exceed 60°F and leaves stay wet for 10-12 hours or longer.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
How to Control Carpetgrass
For most homeowners, carpetgrass is a savior for poor soils or a nagging weed in an otherwise beautiful lawn. Since […]
Top 9 Eco-Friendly Grass Alternatives for Sustainable Lawns
Ground covers, wildflowers, and rain gardens are the top eco-friendly grass alternatives this year. See all the best turf replacement ideas!
Common Types of Clover for Your Yard
Key Takeaways • 3 types dominate lawns and gardens: White clover, red clover, and strawberry clover are the most common […]
Choosing the Right Type of Sprinkler for Your Lawn
The 6 most popular sprinklers are oscillating, impact, rotary, stationary, bubbler, and traveling sprinklers. To choose the right type of lawn sprinkler, consider the size, shape, age, and soil type of your yard, your home’s water pressure, climate, and your budget.
How to Install Landscape Fabric
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, right? Landscape fabric might have an infamous reputation, but many gardeners swear by […]
How to Install Landscape Fabric Around Existing Bushes and Trees
Your gardening friends have told you the joys and woes of landscape fabric. But now you’re ready to make your […]
How to Use Landscape Fabric in a Garden or Flower Bed
Landscape fabric is a popular weed-control barrier among gardeners who want to rest their green thumbs. But not every gardener […]
12 Best Treatments for Your Lawn
Lawn treatment made simple: Follow these 12 expert steps, from soil testing and mowing to weed control, fertilizing, and watering, for a thick, healthy lawn.
The Basics of Backyard Composting
If you’ve heard gardeners talk about black gold and wondered where to find it, don’t go panning in a mine […]