Articles Index

Lawn Disease - Dog Spot

While dog spot is obviously not a lawn disease, it resembles many diseases with their dead yellow center surrounded by lush, green growth.

A Case for Clover

Clover has been considered weed for generations but at one time it was an integral part of the lawn along with fescues, ryegrasses, and Kentucky bluegrass

Don't fall for greenwashing

Greenwashing is a common way to mislead consumers into thinking a product is more pure or natural than it really is.

The Dreaded Dandelion?

Is it reasonable to be so at odds with a classic, useful plant? The dandelion has been food and medicine to man for thousands of years.

Pesticide Safety

Pesticide safety is of the utmost importance, especially due to the lack of regulation on such a dangerous product.

Lawn Care Equipment Operation & Safety

Safe operation of lawn equipment and using lawn care products safely should be in the forefront of every lawn owners mind. Protecting yourself and others from the dangers associated with lawn care activities is the first step in a successful lawn care program.

The Trouble with Leaf Blowers

It is so easy for a leaf blower to become the bane of one's existence. Just try to sleep in late, relax outside, or open your windows for a warm breeze when the lawn crew rolls into the neighborhood.

String Trimmer Safety

String trimmers are nasty little machines capable of causing injury and damage. Some common sense safety can go a long way towards preventing an accident.

Crabgrass Control

The secret to controlling crabgrass is growing a healthy lawn,

Spring Clean...Your Lawn?

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Green Weed Killers

Using organic products to control weeds instead of chemical herbicides

Installing a Sprinkler System

Things to consider when installing a sprinkler system

Growing a Lawn in a Dry Climate

Droughts and water restrictions require re-thinking how we water our lawns.

Organic Lawn Care Basics

An introduction to the fundamentals of organic lawn care. Before undergoing the move to organics, it helps to understand the underlying principles.

Lawn Alternatives

Times have changed and a lush, Kentucky bluegrass lawn no longer works for many people in different parts of the country. Explore the alternatives.

Buying a String Trimmer

Helpful tips for choosing the right string trimmer

All About Lawn Mowers

A hub of lawn mower articles ranging from the various types of lawn mowers to maintenance and lawn mower safety.

5 Easy DIY Lawn Care Projects

5 lawn care projects that are great do-it-yourself projects

How to Build a Backyard Ice Rink

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All about zero turn mowers

Zero turn mowers are known for their maneuverability and speed, reducing mowing times to a fraction of the time taken with standard lawn tractors.

All About the Reel Mower

Reel mowers have changed little in almost 200 years. The shearing style of cut remains the standard for the fine cut turf of golf courses and for lawn owners looking for a simple, emission free mower.

How to Spot and Control Lawn Diseases

When lawns are stressed and the weather is just right, disease outbreaks can occur in the lawn. Keeping the lawn healthy can ease the pressure of lawn diseases.

Weed Control on Lawns

Controlling weeds like crabgrass, dandelions and clover year after year can be annoying, but what's worse is that the reasons behind the weed's presence are rarely addressed. Rather than dealing with the issue of why dandelions or plantains are present, it's all too easy to trot out the chemical spray and kill the weeds

Organic Weed Control

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Weed Control

Lawn weed control is a major factor in lawn care. Weeds can be controlled with chemical herbicides or with organic weed control methods.