{"id":26494,"date":"2024-07-19T11:51:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=26494"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:28:45","slug":"lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Month-by-Month Lawn Care Calendar for Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massachusetts is the beautiful Bay State where cool-season grasses thrive. To help you remember the right time to mow, fertilize, or perform other lawn care tasks, we bring you a month-by-month lawn care calendar for Massachusetts.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6dc67695-0a61-4a25-bc99-55b8fd6f4145\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article, you\u2019ll see:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#0-month-by-month-massachusetts-lawn-care\" style=\"\">Month-by-month Massachusetts lawn care<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#1-spring-late-march-to-late-june\" style=\"\">Spring: Late March to late June<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#11-summer-late-june-to-late-september\" style=\"\">Summer: Late June to late September<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#15-fall-late-september-to-late-december\" style=\"\">Fall: Late September to late December<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#23-winter-late-december-to-late-march\" style=\"\">Winter: Late December to late March<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-massachusetts\/#26-faq-about-lawn-care-in-massachusetts\" style=\"\">FAQ about lawn care in Massachusetts<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-month-by-month-massachusetts-lawn-care\"><span id=\"month-by-month-massachusetts-lawn-care\">Month-by-month Massachusetts lawn care<\/span><\/h2>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"f98b33ff-04d2-4715-b335-096e5190345c\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Massachusetts Lawn Care Calender\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Hover over or tap each icon to read the task.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-spring-late-march-to-late-june\"><span id=\"spring-late-march-to-late-june\">Spring: Late March to late June<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When spring arrives, it is time to get your lawn started for the new year. Sharpen your mower\u2019s blades, clean up the debris, apply pre-emergent weed control, dethatch (or aerate), and fertilize.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-late-march-sharpen-the-mower-blades\"><span id=\"late-march-sharpen-the-mower-blades\">Late March: Sharpen the mower blades<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mower-blade-sharp-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A visual showing difference between sharp and dull mower blade\" class=\"wp-image-23005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mower-blade-sharp-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mower-blade-sharp-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mower-blade-sharp-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mower-blade-sharp-1-610x343.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most of Massachusetts, late March is still too early to rake and mow. While waiting for the snow to melt away and temperatures to warm up, tend to your lawn equipment before anything. <strong>Sharpen the mower blades<\/strong> to guarantee clean cuts that won\u2019t damage your grass in the first mow of the year.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> See our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades in 9 Steps<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-april-clean-up-debris\"><span id=\"april-clean-up-debris\">April: Clean up debris<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring lawn care in Massachusetts starts with a good clean-up. When the snow has melted away and the ground gets warmer, it is the right time to<strong> rake the lawn.<\/strong> Twigs, dead plants or grass, leaves, and moss that might have accumulated under the snow \u2014 all this debris can make your lawn more susceptible to diseases and pests.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-april-the-first-mow-of-the-year\"><span id=\"april-the-first-mow-of-the-year\">April: The first mow of the year<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration.png\" alt=\"illustration explaining the one-third rule for mowing grass\" class=\"wp-image-5960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-610x343.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-390x219.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April is generally the best time to do the first mow of the year in Massachusetts. Wait until the snow is completely gone and the grass is dry. When mowing your lawn, make sure to <strong>follow the 1\/3 rule<\/strong>: Never cut more than 1\/3 of the leaf\u2019s canopy in one mow. So if your lawn is 3 inches long, the lowest you can mow is at 2 inches.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what if your lawn grew excessively high? In this case, instead of fixing it in one mow, you will gradually reduce its length to the desired height by mowing regularly (following the 1\/3 rule).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>The recommended mowing height for Massachusetts lawns is 1.5 to 3 inches. See the exact height for each grass species in the following table:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grass species<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended cutting height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mowing frequency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky bluegrass<\/td><td>1.5 to 3 inches<\/td><td>Low to Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Perennial Ryegrass<\/td><td>1.5 to 3 inches<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine fescues<\/td><td>1.5 to 3 inches<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tall Fescue<\/td><td>1.5 to 3 inches<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Read more mowing tips in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-mow-lawn\/\">How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-late-april-to-early-may-apply-pre-emergent-weed-control\"><span id=\"late-april-to-early-may-apply-pre-emergent-weed-control\">Late April to early May: Apply pre-emergent weed control<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent annual summer weeds from sprouting on your turf, apply a pre-emergent herbicide in late April or early May (which is typically about 2 weeks before the weed seeds start to germinate). The soil temperatures should reach 55 F for four to five consecutive days.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you apply and water-in a pre-emergent herbicide, the substance forms a \u201cbarrier\u201d in the soil that will prevent these weeds from appearing on your lawn. Avoid disturbing the soil up to 2 weeks after applying pre-emergent herbicides.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>To guarantee a precise application, visit our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">When and How to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-may-manage-lawn-diseases\"><span id=\"may-manage-lawn-diseases\">May: Manage lawn diseases<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lawn-with-bare-spots-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn with bare patches\" class=\"wp-image-26304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lawn-with-bare-spots-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lawn-with-bare-spots-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lawn-with-bare-spots-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lawn-with-bare-spots-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/pests-and-disease-cause-amount-of-damage-to-green-lawns-lawn-in-bad-condition-and-need-maintaining-landscaped-formal-garden-front-yard-with-garden-design-peaceful-garden-path-in-the-garden\/461749772?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">singjai<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the spring brings warmer temperatures, lawn diseases begin to show up. As soon as they appear, it is important to manage lawn diseases before they spread, causing more extensive damage to your lawn. Good cultural practices are usually enough to treat lawn diseases:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Select a resistant turfgrass cultivar.<\/strong> Some tall fescue and perennial ryegrass cultivars come with endophytes, a beneficial fungi that is toxic to some lawn insects. Endophytes help prevent insect damage, which can weaken your grass and leave it susceptible to disease.<\/li>    <li><strong>Fertilize appropriately.<\/strong> Avoid over-fertilizing or not fertilizing enough by conducting a soil test. (See below for more information.)<\/li>    <li><strong>Irrigate accordingly.<\/strong> Avoid overwatering your lawn (see next section), as this also can lead to disease development.<\/li>    <li><strong>Mow high.<\/strong> Another key factor that can cause disease is mowing your lawn too short, which stresses the lawn.<\/li>    <li><strong>Control thatch. <\/strong>Soil compaction is favorable to the appearance of lawn diseases, so dethatch or aerate your lawn in spring or in the fall, when the thatch layer reaches 1\/2 inch (see section below).<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before using any fungicide, however, correctly identify which disease you are dealing with. You can even send a soil sample to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/services\/plant-diagnostics-laboratory\/turf-disease-diagnostics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Diagnostics Laboratory<\/a> of the University of Massachusetts.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-may-water-appropriately\"><span id=\"may-water-appropriately\">May: Water appropriately<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561.jpg\" alt=\"a sprinkler diffusing water on a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-24217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-qhung999-25283561-610x379.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-sprinkler-is-watering-a-lawn-in-the-middle-of-a-field-25283561\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q. H\u01b0ng Ph\u1ea1m<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Massachusetts usually has rainy springs, it might not be necessary to water your lawn at all during this season. Irrigating in spring is mainly recommended for new lawns, so be observant. If the grass seems like it is wilting or the soil is dry, you can irrigate in May.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, perform an easy test to make sure your lawn needs a sip of water: Walk across the grass, and if the grass does not get back up, it most likely needs watering.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> One inch of water per week is usually enough to water your lawn deeply. See more in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-water-lawn\/\">When and How to Water Your Lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-may-to-june-dethatch-and-aerate\"><span id=\"may-to-june-dethatch-and-aerate\">May to June: Dethatch and aerate<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aerate-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of grass aerator on the green lawn\" class=\"wp-image-23055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aerate-garden.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aerate-garden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aerate-garden-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aerate-garden-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/picture-grass-aerator-on-green-lawn-2164962247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May and June are the peak shoot growth months for cool-season turfgrasses in Massachusetts, and therefore the best time to dethatch and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/why-when-and-how-to-aerate-your-lawn\/\">aerate your lawn<\/a>. Aeration and dethatching are best done when your grass can swiftly recover from the procedure, and for that reason, spring (followed by the fall) is the best time to do so in Massachusetts.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-dethatching\/\">dethatch your lawn<\/a> yearly, only when the thatch layer reaches 1\/2 inch or higher. The type of grass you have on your lawn can also play a role in how often you will need to dethatch and aerate. Kentucky bluegrass lawns, for example, are known to produce more thatch.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>If you\u2019re dealing with weeds,<strong> <\/strong>avoid aerating and dethatching after applying pre-emergent weed control. If your lawn suffers from summer weeds, dethatch or aerate in the fall. If your lawn deals with winter annual weeds, the best time to do so is in the spring.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-may-to-june-fertilize\"><span id=\"may-to-june-fertilize\">May to June: Fertilize<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fertilizer for grass in a bag of white granules on a background of green grass\" class=\"wp-image-24638\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-on-grass-1-610x457.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pt\/image-photo\/fertilizer-grass-lawn-meadow-bag-white-1790915528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fertilize your lawn twice a year, spring is when the first application should be done. May and June are the months recommended by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/home-lawn-garden\/fact-sheets\/lawn-renovation-overseeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Massachusetts<\/a>. When fertilizing in spring, make sure to do a single nitrogen application, using 1 to 1.5 pounds of a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the recommended rates and application time below according to how many times a year you plan to fertilize:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>If fertilizing once per year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>If fertilizing twice per year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spring (after lawn green-up)<\/strong><\/td><td>x<\/td><td>Use 1 to 1.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet of a 50-100% slow-release nitrogen fertilizer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Late summer to early fall<\/strong><\/td><td>Use 1 to 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet of a 75-100% slow-release nitrogen fertilizer<\/td><td>Use 1 to 1.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet of a 50-100% slow-release nitrogen fertilizer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total annual nitrogen<\/strong><\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2 pounds per 1,000<\/td><td>2 &#8211; 3 pounds per 1,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> All you need to know about fertilizing your lawn is in our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-fertilize-your-lawn-2\/\">Fertilizer 101: How to Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-june-control-lawn-insects\"><span id=\"june-control-lawn-insects\">June: Control lawn insects<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the exact timing to control lawn insects may vary according to what pest is munching on your lawn, June is considered a good time to control billbugs, chinch bugs, and grubs. Visit our guides below to learn how to get rid of them:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-billbugs\/\">How to Get Rid of Billbugs<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-chinch-bugs\/\">How to Get Rid of Chinch Bugs in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-grubs-in-your-lawn\/\">How to Get Rid of Grubs in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-summer-late-june-to-late-september\"><span id=\"summer-late-june-to-late-september\">Summer: Late June to late September<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summertime is when <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a> enter their dormancy stage. During summer, you have to mow the grass higher and irrigate your turf.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-late-june-mow-higher\"><span id=\"late-june-mow-higher\">Late June: Mow higher<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this stressful season for cool-season lawns, mow your lawn higher, at 3 inches, to manage heat and drought stress. Mowing higher will promote deep roots, fortify against drought, and shade the soil, which helps cool down its temperature and makes your grass more competitive against weeds.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Mow your lawn like a pro by following our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-tips-and-tricks\/\">Lawn Mowing Tips and Tricks<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-july-and-august-irrigate-the-lawn\"><span id=\"july-and-august-irrigate-the-lawn\">July and August: Irrigate the lawn<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is usually the time to count on your sprinklers to support your lawn. The University of Massachusetts recommends irrigating only when you see the grass wilting. When the leaves fold or roll, it is usually a sign of mild stress, and that\u2019s when you turn on the sprinklers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to water deeply and infrequently to encourage deeper roots. One inch of water per week is sufficient.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-best-time-to-water-your-lawn-in-hot-weather\/\">best time to water your lawn in hot weather<\/a> is early in the morning, between 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. That way you won\u2019t lose water from evaporation, but the lawn won\u2019t remain damp, which can lead to diseases.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-late-august-to-late-september-plant-seed-or-overseed-the-lawn-best-time\"><span id=\"late-august-to-late-september-plant-seed-or-overseed-the-lawn-best-time\">Late August to late September: Plant seed or overseed the lawn (Best time)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seed-spreading.jpeg\" alt=\"a woman spreading grass seed by hand\" class=\"wp-image-23608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seed-spreading.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seed-spreading-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seed-spreading-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seed-spreading-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/spreading-grass-seed-by-hand\/240145311?prev_url=detail&amp;asset_id=240145311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dean<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late summer to early fall is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-massachusetts\/\">best time to plant grass seed in Massachusetts<\/a>, from the <strong>third week of August up until the third week of September<\/strong>. The approach recommended by the University of Massachusetts is to plant seeds or overseed your lawn right before the favorable growth conditions of the fall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you miss this window, you can also plant in May, during spring. However, spring plantings are not as successful as fall plantings due to weed competition. See our guide to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-plant-grass-seed\/\">How to Plant Grass Seed<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>You can also start your fall fertilization as early as August. More information on that in the next section.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-fall-late-september-to-late-december\"><span id=\"fall-late-september-to-late-december\">Fall: Late September to late December<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall lawn care in Massachusetts is a busy season. Fall is the time to overseed, aerate, fertilize, and prepare for winter.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-late-september-to-october-aerate-or-dethatch\"><span id=\"late-september-to-october-aerate-or-dethatch\">Late September to October: Aerate or dethatch<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"growth of cool season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you didn\u2019t aerate or dethatch your lawn in the spring, you can also do it in the fall. Late September through October are the second best months to dethatch or aerate in Massachusetts. Fall is the second period of peak shoot growth for cool-season grasses, also making it a great time to relieve some soil compaction.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Although you can lime your lawn at any time if the ground isn\u2019t frozen, doing so after aeration can improve its effectiveness.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-late-september-to-october-overseed-the-lawn-last-chance\"><span id=\"late-september-to-october-overseed-the-lawn-last-chance\">Late September to October: Overseed the lawn (Last chance)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forgot to overseed in late summer? You can still make up the time in early fall. Up until October, it is still considered a good time to overseed your lawn in Massachusetts. Late summer and fall overseeding are preferred because:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The soil is warm enough for the seeds to get cozy and germinate (between 55 F and 65 F).<\/li>    <li>Overseeding in the fall gives the seeds two to three months to grow before winter comes, depending on when you plant and your location.<\/li>    <li>The weed competition is reduced due to the colder air temperatures of the fall.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Overseeding after dethatching or aerating improves the seed&#8217;s contact with the soil, optimizing seed germination.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-september-to-november-fertilize\"><span id=\"september-to-november-fertilize\">September to November: Fertilize<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fertilize your lawn only once a year, fall is the best time to do so. You can fertilize through November. When fertilizing twice per year, do one application in spring and one in fall. When applying fertilizer three times a year, remember that most of the fertilizer should be applied during the fall. (Do one application in spring, one in early fall, and one in late fall.)&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall is the best time to fertilize in Massachusetts for several reasons:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>It results in better grass blade growth during spring.<\/li>    <li>It promotes an earlier spring green-up.<\/li>    <li>It helps the lawn recover from summer diseases (and the heat and drought stresses that usually come with summer).<\/li>    <li>It is when root growth is at its peak, promoting a strong root system.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-october-control-winter-annual-weeds\"><span id=\"october-control-winter-annual-weeds\">October: Control winter annual weeds<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall is the time to control winter annual weeds by applying pre-emergent herbicides on your established lawn. However, it is important to note that fall applications may not be 100% effective because winter annuals have a long emergence period, and the herbicides might have faded from the soil before the weeds begin to emerge.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If pre-emergent herbicides don\u2019t work on your winter annuals, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-tips-post-emergent-herbicides\/\">apply a post-emergent herbicide<\/a> to control these pesky weeds.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-late-october-to-november-conduct-a-soil-test\"><span id=\"late-october-to-november-conduct-a-soil-test\">Late October to November: Conduct a soil test<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph.jpg\" alt=\"illustration showing the pH levels of soil\" class=\"wp-image-6565\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph-400x284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph-610x432.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rsz_1soil-ph-390x276.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soil tests are preferably done at the end of the growing season so you\u2019ll have the time to plan ahead for next spring. A soil test will tell you your soil pH and what nutrients are lacking in your soil so you can fertilize accordingly.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Massachusetts has its <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/services\/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory\/lab-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory<\/a> to which you can send a soil sample. You can also buy a DIY soil testing kit at your local gardening store. If you want to learn more about how to conduct a soil test, read our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-soil-test-your-lawn\/\">How to Soil Test Your Lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Learn how to read a soil test in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-read-soil-test-report\/\">How to Read a Soil Test Report<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-november-mow-until-the-grass-stops-growing\"><span id=\"november-mow-until-the-grass-stops-growing\">November: Mow until the grass stops growing<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-mowing-lawn.jpg\" alt=\"Man mowing lawn with a lawnmower\" class=\"wp-image-22962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-mowing-lawn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-mowing-lawn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-mowing-lawn-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-mowing-lawn-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/close-up-details-of-industrial-lawnmower-machinery-gardening-details-and-landscaping\/285999765?prev_url=detail&amp;asset_id=285999765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aboutmomentsimages<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During fall, you can mow your grass at your typical mowing height. However, as temperatures near the end of the fall start to drop, keep an eye out for when your grass stops showing signs of growth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop mowing in Massachusetts when temperatures hit 50 F regularly, as this is when grass growth slows down. For perennial ryegrasses, however, this usually occurs at 40 F.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-november-to-early-december-prepare-for-winter\"><span id=\"november-to-early-december-prepare-for-winter\">November to early December: Prepare for winter<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As winter approaches and temperatures start to drop, it\u2019s time to prepare your lawn for the cold temperatures:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Rake your lawn:<\/strong> Although raking should be done up to twice a week throughout the fall, pay special attention to this task as the first frost date approaches. Your lawn should be free of leaves and other debris when the snow falls to avoid trapping humidity.<br><br><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Instead of raking your lawn throughout the fall, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-mulching-lawn-mower\/\">mulching lawn mower<\/a> to transform the dead leaves into a healthy mulch that will add organic matter to your lawn.<\/li>    <li><strong>Winterize your lawn mower and other equipment:<\/strong> See our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-winterize-lawn-equipment\/\">How to Winterize Your Lawn Equipment: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a>.<\/li>    <li><strong>Winterize your sprinkler system:<\/strong> Learn more in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/landscaping-how-to-winterize-your-sprinkler-system\/\">How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-winter-late-december-to-late-march\"><span id=\"winter-late-december-to-late-march\">Winter: Late December to late March<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-all-winter-don%E2%80%99t-step-on-the-lawn\"><span id=\"all-winter-dont-step-on-the-lawn\">All winter: Don\u2019t step on the lawn<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is the time to avoid foot traffic at all costs. Underneath the snow, the grass is dormant and fragile, being easily damaged. So making snow angels on your lawn is not a good idea if you want healthy grass in the spring.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-all-winter-avoid-snow-piles\"><span id=\"all-winter-avoid-snow-piles\">All winter: Avoid snow piles<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow piles form a perfect environment for the development of snow mold. A good alternative is to use a snowblower instead of a shovel to clean your driveway.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-faq-about-lawn-care-in-massachusetts\"><span id=\"faq-about-lawn-care-in-massachusetts\">FAQ about lawn care in Massachusetts<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-when-does-grass-stop-growing-in-massachusetts\"><span id=\"when-does-grass-stop-growing-in-massachusetts\">When does grass stop growing in Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses will start to slow down their growth when temperatures drop below 50 F and slow down drastically when temperatures get closer to freezing (32 F). In Massachusetts, depending on where you live, this can happen between late October to early November.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-what-are-the-best-grasses-for-massachusetts\"><span id=\"what-are-the-best-grasses-for-massachusetts\">What are the best grasses for Massachusetts?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-massachusetts\/\">best grass seeds for Massachusetts<\/a> lawns are cool-season grasses:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Tall fescue<\/li>    <li>Kentucky bluegrass<\/li>    <li>Fine fescues<\/li>    <li>Perennial ryegrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-what-grasses-are-resistant-to-snow-mold\"><span id=\"what-grasses-are-resistant-to-snow-mold\">What grasses are resistant to snow mold?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All grasses are susceptible to snow mold, but fine fescues and tall fescue have better resistance to this fungus than Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass (although some cultivars have improved resistance).<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-when-to-call-a-pro\"><span id=\"when-to-call-a-pro\">When to call a pro<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that caring for your lawn seems like a lot \u2014 because it is. But you don\u2019t have to do it all by yourself. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/massachusetts\">Call a Massachusetts lawn care pro<\/a> so you can sit back and relax while a qualified pro creates the lawn of your dreams.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-a3b9e5ea-c5cc-4a54-a8a1-ba249e655fc1\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-7fc2fa6f-652c-4b82-b6ef-a0a60c271b6f\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a3b9e5ea-c5cc-4a54-a8a1-ba249e655fc1\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a3b9e5ea-c5cc-4a54-a8a1-ba249e655fc1\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a3b9e5ea-c5cc-4a54-a8a1-ba249e655fc1\">  <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/home-lawn-garden\/fact-sheets\/billbugs-in-lawns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billbugs in Lawns | UMass Amherst<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/home-lawn-garden\/fact-sheets\/chinch-bugs-in-lawns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinch Bugs in Lawns | UMass Amherst<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/turf\/fact-sheets\/disease-management-for-home-lawns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disease Management for Home Lawns | UMass Amherst<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/landscape\/fact-sheets\/efficient-outdoor-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Efficient Watering &#8211; UMass Amherst<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.illinois.edu\/diseases\/series400\/rpd404\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IPM : Snow Molds of Turfgrasses<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/the-cool-season-turfgrasses-basic-structures-growth-and-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PennState Extension<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/turf\/publications-resources\/best-management-practices-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMass Extension Turf Program: Best Management Practices<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.umass.edu\/turf\/fact-sheets\/current-insecticide-approaches-for-white-grub-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Grub Control | UMass Amherst<\/a><\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\/8401010173\/in\/photolist-dNnnCZ-9mrdKU-dDnjKU-rNZZxg-8cbgJ9-rKm1cq-4ZQkJq-gsmWSK-9TTcko-rfcZCZ-9u8urB-27nCArk-s3qdGs-qWMY6W-q2xNku-dNC9DL-dNF8U5-fC2ecw-RskpWz-dDnkE7-8YZzgg-dNEVVu-8Z3DbL-9GH4Xg-dNCbsd-bhjqZt-3kwFa-dNFa7Q-rfcY1F-9TZhbU-dEHQbY-aHg2qz-rNnQro-8n3R1E-g18N1Z-e2M7Lu-dDEgKy-252zfXv-9u8uyk-9mnq7B-4ZL8f6-rFEFMx-8ZeqTi-252zfH2-adP3cv-rZhYME-adRSjo-ejKaKs-8Zhu4u-TuRrDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doug Kerr<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lost on how to organize your mowing, fertilizing, and other lawn tasks? 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