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Get Rid of Moss - With Dishsoap

How to get rid of moss without chemicals_Get rid of moss with dish soap_Home-made recipe for getting rid of moss

Spring Routines Differ for Organic Lawn Care

Going organic means re-thinking everything you do to your lawn. Routines that are standard with conventional lawn care can be completely different in an organic program

Grass Seed Germination Rates

Germination rates of common grass seed

Crows on the Lawn Could Indicate Lawn Grubs

Crows on the lawn_crows tearing up lawn_crows eating grubs_crows listen for grubs

Cooperative Extensions

The United States Department of Agriculture - Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Services have offices in every U.S. state and territory.

Help My Lawn! - August Edition

The lawn is brown and dried-up. The only thing green is the crabgrass, which will soon over-take the whole lawn.

Lawn Clippings

Lawn clippings can either be removed while mowing, dispersed out the side of the mower, or mulched back into the lawn with special mulching blades

Dealing with Summer Heat

Summer heat stress can be a problem come July and August. Extended periods of heat and humidity, bright sunshine, warm nights, with no rain can add up to trouble.

How to Prepare Soil for Sod or Seed

When planning to seed or sod a lawn, soil preparation is the fundamental element in having a successful lawn

Sometimes Grass Clumps are Unavoidable

Sometimes Clumps of grass are Unavoidable_dealing with grass clumps

How to Lay Sod

Laying sod is easy. Unfortunately, laying sod wrong is easy too

How to Care for New Sod

New sod what to do_establishing new sod_care of new sod lawn

Fertilizing Tip - Water-in Fertilizer with Rain

watering in fertilizer with rain_timing fertilizing with rainfall_how much to water in fertilizer_fertilizing tip

Quick Tip to Avoid Engine Smoke and Dirty Air Filter

Avoid engine smoke_avoid dirty air filter_be careful when turning mower on its side

Reduce Watering in the Fall

Water the lawn less in the fall_reduce watering time_decrease frequency of watering the lawn

Keep Off the Lawn on Frosty Mornings

frost damage on grass_walking on frosty grass_stay off frosty grass_when there's frost on the grass keep off_may cause frost damage

Spring Weed Control

spring weed control_crabgrass control_preemergent herbicide_spring application