Tips and Inspiration for Your Lawn and Garden

  • 8 Common Weeds in Spring and How to Control Them

    Weeds are plants that grow where they're not wanted. While some weeds are harmless, many grow aggressively, detracting from the aesthetics of your lawn. If left unchecked, weeds can overtake your lawn, competing for nutrients with the grass you have diligently cultivated.

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  • Your Guide to Sustainable Lawn Care Practices

    While everyone loves their lawns, the escalating effects of climate change—heightened heat and drought conditions—have raised environmental concerns regarding traditional lawn care practices. Sustaining a lush lawn requires considerable water and maintenance efforts year-round.
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  • How Long Should You Water Your Lawn?

    There are many ways you can water your lawn the wrong way — water too much, too often, too little, or at the wrong times. Either way, these poor practices can adversely affect your lawn. Overwatering not only wastes a valuable resource but can also lead to shallow root systems, make your lawn more susceptible to pests and diseases, and contribute to thatch buildup.
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  • When Should You Not Mow Your Lawn?

    For many homeowners, the arrival of spring signals the start of the mowing season — with the smell of freshly mown grass being a true marker of springtime. But before taking out your equipment and sharpening your mower blades, there are a few lawn mowing tips to keep in mind to ensure your lawn's health from season to season.
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  • Can You Plant Grass Plugs in Winter?

    With several factors to consider for successful grass plugging, many homeowners wonder: can grass plugs be planted in winter?

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  • Should You Water Your Lawn in Winter?

    It’s evident that watering lawns is crucial when the grass is actively growing in spring and during the warm temperatures of summer. But what about on cold winter days? 

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  • Homeowner’s Guide to Aerating a Lawn

    Routine lawn maintenance practices such as mowing, watering, and fertilizing play an important role in building a healthy yard. However, one essential step that many homeowners overlook is lawn aeration.

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  • How to Dethatch a Lawn & Why You Should

    Lawn maintenance is an ongoing process to keep your grass healthy. So when it isn’t, despite your best efforts, there’s one possible reason you should investigate—thatch.
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  • Best Practices for Watering Lawns in Florida

    Watering your lawn requires balance—too much or too little can damage grass, encourage diseases, and invite weed and pest issues. Understanding how often and for how long to water your lawn will not only keep your lawn healthy, hydrated, and resistant to diseases, but it can also save you time and money and ultimately conserve water.
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  • How to Winterize Your Lawn

    Applying fertilizer to winterize your lawn seems like a no-brainer. But what about in Florida, where snow and freezing temperatures are not usually a concern? The answer is yes.
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  • How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn?

    Lawn care takes a delicate balance, requiring the right amounts of fertilizer and water for optimal growth. Similarly, while regular mowing is essential, striking the right balance does more than just keep your lawn neat; it also contributes to its long-term health.

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  • 5 Common Fungi in Lawns and How to Treat Them

    Maintaining a healthy lawn is a year-round endeavor that requires constant attention and care. This is particularly true in Florida, where the warm, humid subtropical climate makes it susceptible to fungal infections throughout the year. In addition to warm-season grasses like Zoysia grass, this unique condition provides an optimal environment for fungal diseases, like brown patch disease and leaf spot fungus.

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