You have two main options for fixing patchy grass: reseeding, which is affordable but takes 8-plus, or installing sod patches, which provides instant results but at a higher cost.
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5 Ways to Apply Fertilizer to Your Lawn and Garden
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When is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Lawn?
When is the best time to fertilize your lawn if you have cool-season or warm-season grass? Learn about it in this guide.
7 Best Weed Eater String of 2026 [Reviews]
Echo’s Black Diamond trimmer line is the best weed eater string. Stihl X-line is the best for pros, and Rino-Tuff Pro is best for light-duty trimming.
How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way
Learn the right way to mow a lawn — proper height, timing, pattern, and technique. Quick guide with grass height chart and expert tips.
What is a Slit Seeder?
A slit seeder is a machine that puts grass seeds directly into the soil, ensuring faster germination and denser turf.
How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard
Learn how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard: pull or mow them, skip remedies that burn grass, and fix the moisture and shade that keep bringing them back.
How to Lay Mulch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Mulch provides several benefits for your garden’s health and beauty. But applying mulch the wrong way may lead to unhealthy plants, backaches, and overspending. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to mulch correctly so you, your wallet, and your garden have the best chance for success.
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
Spring is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses, before new growth sprouts and after the last expected frost.
Best Shade Grass Seed
To successfully grow turf in the shade, you need the right grass variety. Fescues, ryegrass, St. Augustine, centipede and Zoysia are good choices for shade.