Lawn Care How-To

An estimated 40 to 50 million U.S. adults are prone to allergic rhinitis – better known as hay fever. Find out how to limit pollen in your yard. 

Are mushrooms sprouting in your lawn? Read about where they come from and why they are there.

Your lawn has taken the heat this summer! If it’s looking a bit beat from the heat, take some time to take care of it & prep for fall.

Brown patches in the lawn can come from many different types of lawn disease. Read about how to combat brown patches in the lawn.

If you’ve noticed small moths constantly flying around your lawn, you may have a deeper lawn issue in the form of sod webworms.

Red thread is a lawn disease that can lurk in your lawn in the late spring or early summer, depending on temperatures in your area.

Does your lawn have grub damage? Read about where it comes from, how to fix it, and how to prevent it.

Small amounts of thatch are normal in the lawn. Too much thatch can cause problems. Read about how to combat thatch in your lawn.

Winter salt does a great job of melting snow and ice in winter, but it can destroy healthy green grass

If as the snow melts, you see moldy spots, you probably have a case of snow mold. Read about how to repair the damages and prepare for next year.

Moss can be a sign of an unhealthy lawn. Read to see why moss grows in the lawn, and ways to keep it from appearing.

Is thatch causing your grass to turn brown? Learn the tips and tools you need to dethatch your browning lawn and get it back to health.

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on even the most well-cared-for lawn. Learn how you can fend off the damage of these unwanted visitors.

If winter's harsh cold and snow have taken a toll on your lawn, follow these steps to give your lawn it's best start.

Do you know the difference between moles and voles? We’ll help you identify the culprit in your yard and offer ways to control these pests and the damage they do.

As the snow melts in late winter or spring, watch for potential damage to the lawn from ice melt products containing salt and follow our tips for dealing with salt damaged grass.

Snow mold disease leaves matted patches in your lawn after winter snow melts. Here are steps you can take to help your lawn recover.

With the onset of hot, humid summer weather in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic region lawns become susceptible to a disease called brown patch. Learn more about this disease and how to manage it in your lawn.

Patchy dead spots can come from all sorts of directions, including fungal diseases, animal and grub damage, heat and drought. Follow these steps to successfully repair dead patches in your lawn.

If your lawn is more battleground than backyard retreat, it’s time to dig in. Lawn repair may not be as difficult as you think.

The spots before your eyes on grass leaves can be a concern. Proper diagnosis, and treatment, if necessary will give you peace of mind if steps are taken as warranted.

Have you noticed the mower taking a few bounces as you go over the lawn? Steps can be taken to smooth out your travels across the yard.

A lawn that’s anything but a shade of green is not well. Dollar spot and Red thread are a two fungal problems that this article helps to identify and treat.

While the lawn may go dormant in summer, turn your attention from fertilization to other lawn care needs.

Here are some steps you can take to help prevent these unsightly molds occurring in your home lawn.

Learn how to control thatch which causes thinning and makes the lawn more susceptible to disease and weeds.

Voles and moles have little in common other than a presence in lawns, learn how to identify and control them.

Grubs can be a recurring problem in the lawn. Get some tips to control this pest.