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Lawn Care: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Backyard Ice Rink
How to build a backyard ice rink_home-made ice rink construction_building a backyard ice skating rink
A Closer Look at Nitrogen
The importance of nitrogen_Nitrogen function deficiencies and excesses_ Nitrogen sources_Environmental impact of misuse of synthetic and inorganic nitrogen
Fall Fertilizer
Fall Fertilizer Application
Winterizing Lawn Mower
Preparing mower for winter_Winterizing a lawn mower engine_How to prepare a lawn mower for winter storage
Winter Lawn Care Tips
winter conditions_winter lawn care_over-wintering the lawn
Rakemulchleaves
What to do with leaves_mulch leaves_rake leaves_compost leaves_
Learn About - Racing Mower
Photo and description of racing lawn mower
Drought Tolerant Grass - Warm
drought tolerant grasses, drought resistant grass, grass species able to withstand drought
Winterizing Sprinkler System
Winterizing a sprinkler system_preparing sprinkler system for winter_Prevention of frozen pipes and hoses
How to Repair a Bare Patch
How to repair a bare patch on a lawn using seed soil compost and fertilizer
Lime the Lawn
Lime the lawn_what is lime_ when to lime the lawn_Do I need to lime the lawn_How to add lime to the soil to reduce acidity
Earthworms
Dealing with worm castings in the lawn_ Worm castings_ Benefits of worm castings_How to repair damage caused by earthworms in the lawn
Fall Checklist
Fall lawn care checklist_autumn lawn care program_what needs to be done before winter
Yellow Wood Sorrel
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Chemical Weed Control
Weed control with chemical herbicides_How to control weeds with herbicides_Types of herbicide_Uses of herbicides_Safety of weed control herbicides
Troubleshooting a Gas Mower
Lawn mower repair and troubleshooting
Dead Spots On the Lawn
Dead spots on the lawn_How do I fix dead spots on the lawn_What are these dead spots on the lawn
Learn About - Flail Mowers
Photo and description of flail mower
Learn About - Lawn Tractors
Image and description of lawn tractor or riding mower
Snow mold
snow mold_pink snow mold_gray snow mold_snow mold control and prevention
Riding Mower
Types of riding mowers_characteristics of riding mower_zero-turn mowers_Advantages of riding mower
Learn About - Motorbike Mower
Photo of motorcycle mower
Learn About - Zero-Turn Mowers
Photo and description of zero turn mower
Treating Ice on Sidewalks
De-icer and ice melt for sidewalks_natural alternatives to ice melt and de-icers_treating icy sidewalks and driveways
Striping
What makes striping on a lawn_How lawn striping is achieved professionally_Can it be done at home
Learn About - Early Riding Mower
Photo and description of antique, early riding mower
Learn About - Bicycle Mower
Bizarre contraption, bicycle mower.
Get Rid of Moss
How to get rid of moss without chemicals_Get rid of moss with dish soap_Home-made recipe for getting rid of moss
Expensive Lawn Care
High costs of lawn care service_Why a lawn care service charges so much_Expensive versus cheap lawn care_Hiring a lawn care service
Fertilize the Lawn
fertilizing the lawn_Using lawn fertilizer
Soil Test
The importance of a soil test_where to get a soil test_How to take a soil sample_Soil pH
Walk-behind Mowers
Descriptions of push mowers_Choosing a walk-behind push mower_rotary and reel mower considerations_ disadvantages_advantages_options
Crows on the Lawn
Crows on the lawn_crows tearing up lawn_crows eating grubs_crows listen for grubs
Winter kill
Winter Kill_What causes winter kill_Winter lawn damage
Corn Gluten
Corn gluten meal is an organic weed control alternative to chemical preemergent chemicals.
Review of Traveling Sprinkler
The rain train may look like a toy but it is quite possibly the best lawn sprinkler on the market_Review of the LR Nelson Rain Train
Winter Prep for Tools
winterizing lawn care equipment_preparing lawn care tools for winter_getting ready for winter
Mr. Magic Review
Mr Magic De-icer review_Ice melt reviews_Rock salt_Sodium chloride_Potassium chloride_Calcium chloride_Magnesium chloride_CMA
Learn About - Push-type, Reel Mower with Grass Catcher
push-type reel mower with grass cathcer
Learn About - Auto-mower
radio controlled auto-mower
Grass underneath pine trees
Growing grass under pine trees can be difficult. So much so that it may be more desirable to create a mulch bed for ease of maintenance and a clean look.
Are lawn chemicals harmful?
Are lawn fertilizers and pesticides harmful_Dangers of lawn pesticides and fertilizers_Risks of lawn pesticides
Watering in Fertilizer w/Rain
watering in fertilizer with rain_timing fertilizing with rainfall_how much to water in fertilizer_fertilizing tip
Mowing Tips
How to mow the lawn_Lawn care techniques and insider secrets to mow the lawn
Watering the Lawn
Watering the lawn_Tips for watering the lawn_Lawn Irrigation
Lawn Care Tools
A list of lawn care equipment with brief descriptions and their functions
Warm Season Grasses
Warm season grasses_ Key attributes of common warm season grasses like zoysia grass
Moss Control
Although not quite a weed, moss is often a nuisance in a lawn and people often want to know how to get rid of it
Black Medic
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
Black medic
How to control lawn weed black medic_Black medic profile_Picture of Lawn Weed Black medic
PivoTrim Trimmer Head Review
PivoTrim brings a simplicity to string trimmer heads that has sorely been missing for a long time
How to Spot and Control Weeds
weed control_IPM_herbicides_organic weed control_weed identification_weed images_weed photos_botanical illustrations_spray weeds
When is best time to aerate
Spring lawn aeration_aerating the lawn_when to aerate the lawn
Caring for New Sod
New sod what to do_establishing new sod_care of new sod lawn
Keep Off Frosty Lawn
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
White clover
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Mow the Lawn Like a Pro
Mowing the lawn_Lawn Mowing Tips_Mowing techniques_Lawn mower safety_types of lawn mowers_mower gallery
Broadleaf Plantain
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
Lawn Spreader
Lawn spreader_Drop spreaders_Broadcast spreaders_Rotary Spreaders_Fertilizer spreaders_Types of lawn spreaders
Wild Onion
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
What is a Weed?
What is a lawn weed_Types of lawn weeds_Lawn Weed classification
Green Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers can be green too Green mowers produce little or no pollution they are quiet withfew moving parts and require little maintenance and no gasoline spark plugs, filters, or oil.
How to Lay Sod
Laying sod is easy. Unfortunately, laying sod wrong is easy too
Soil Preparation
When planning to seed or sod a lawn, soil preparation is the fundamental element in having a successful lawn
Ground Ivy
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
Mouse-ear chickweed
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Lawn mower maintenance_How to clean the air filter on a lawn mower_Cleaning the air filter as part of lawn mower maintenance_When to clean the air filter on a lawn mower
The Garden Cultivator
Review of The Garden Cultivator hand tool by Hound Dog. Excellent for preparing a seed bed for grass_Garden cultivator
Late summer fertilizer
Why fertilize late summer early fall_If a lawn has been managed using a complete lawn care program it has not been fertilized since late spring
Speedwell
How to control lawn weed speedwell_Speedwell profile_Picture of common lawn weed Speedwell
Lawn Mower Safety
lawn mower safety_operating lawn mowers safely_avoid accidents with basic lawn mower safety
Cool Season Drought Grass
drought tolerant grasses, drought resistant grass, grass species able to withstand drought
Mower maintenance
troubleshooting lawn mowers, lawn mower maintenance, service the spark plug, change the oil, clean the air filter
Red Thread
Red thread is common in lawns with low levels of nitrogen. Avoid it by fertilizing with adequate amounts of nitrogen and maintaining a pH of 6.5 - 7.0.
Mouse-ear chickweed
How to control lawn weed mouse-ear chickweed_Mouse-ear chickweed profile_Picture of lawn weed mouse-ear chickweed
Post-emergent herbicide
A weed killer which is applied to the leaves of an established plant.
The Professionals
when to call for professional lawn care service_tips on choosing the best lawn service company
Triamine Jet Spray Review
Review of aerosol_spot_weed killer_Triamine_Jet_Spray
New Regulations
Gas can regulations_fuel container spillage and safety_EPA_VOC_PFC_Regulations
Thatch
What is lawn thatch_What to do if you have to much_Different methods of dethatching_
Wild onion and wild garlic
How to control lawn weed wild onion_lawn weed wild garlic_Wild onion wild garlic profile_Picture of wild onion
Choosing the Right Grass
Considerations when choosing types of grass species_Common cool season and warm season grasses and their characteristics_Different grass types
Prostrate Knotweed
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
Plant Nutrition
NPK_lawn fertilizers_organic lawn care
Cool Season Grass
Types of cool season grass_Cool season grass attributes_descriptions and growth habits_Choosing cool season grasses
winterizetrimmer
How to winterize a string trimmer_preparing a string trimmer for winter_storing a string trimmer
Mower Maintenance
Maintenance schedule for new lawn mowers_when to change oil on a lawn mower_when to perform scheduled maintenance checks_what's on a lawn mower maintenance schedule
Changing the Engine Oil
How to perform simple lawn mower maintenance_When to change the oil on a lawn mower_Changing the engine oil on a lawn mower
Pennington Smart Seed Review
I needed a specialized grass seed for my small, very shady backyard and I just happened to see a three pound bag of Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Mix at my local big box store.
Lawn Care Mistakes
Every year billions of dollars are spent on lawn care_Keep some of them in your pocket by avoiding some common lawn care mistakes
Learn About - Gas Power, Walk-behind Mower
Typical gas powered walk behind lawn mower
Prostrate knotweed
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Dandelion
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
Intro to IPM
The basics of integrated pest management_How to implement an integrated pest management program at home_IPM
White Clover
Gallery featuring antique illustrations of weeds.
compaction
compaction_compacted soil_soil compaction
White Clover
How to control lawn weed white clover_Picture of white clover_What is white clover_Is white clover a weed
Servicing the Spark Plug
Performing lawn mower maintenance_Cleaning the spark plug_replacing the spark plug_setting the gap on the spark plug_servicing the spark plug
Lawn Care - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Lawn Care guide site.
Wood Sorrel
controlling lawn weed yellow wood sorrel_identifying yellow wood sorrel_picture of lawn weed yellow wood sorrel_weed profile_
photosynthesis
the process of a plant making energy from sunlight, air and water.
Flame Weeder
As part of an organic weed control program, the Weed Dragon is an effective tool for reducing or eliminating the use of chemicals
Dethatch
Dethatching a lawn_lawn thatch control
How to Analyze Your Lawn
How to cut into your lawn and look at the profile of the soil, thatch and grass What to look for in the soil profile and how to react to the findings
Sprinkler System Start Up
Starting up a sprinkler system_recharging a watering system for summer_Prevention of leaky pipes and hoses
Learn About - Electric Walk-behind Mower
Electric walk behind lawn mower
Prostrate knotweed
How to control lawn weed prostrate knotweed_Prostrate knotweed profile_Picture of lawn weed prostrate knotweed
What is a freedom lawn?
Freedom lawn_weeds_no input_low maintenance_no water_no fertilizer
stolon
an above-ground, creeping stem or runner that can produce roots and shoots at each node
Watering in
Watering turf immediately after the application of lawn chemicals to dissolve and/or wash materials from the plant surface into the soil.
Engine Smoke and Air Filter
Avoid engine smoke_avoid dirty air filter_be careful when turning mower on its side
Jerry's Weed Stick
Jerrys Weed Stick is the ideal spot spray weed sprayer_Simply mix up a quart of herbicide pour into reservoir and spray
Fall Lawn Overseeding
Fall is the best time to overseed a lawn or repair thin or bare areas
Organic Weed Control
organic weed control_part of an organic lawn care program_organic weed killer_organic weed control program_corn gluten
Spring Weeds
spring weed control_crabgrass control_preemergent herbicide_spring application
Common Purslane
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Manage Lawn in a Drought
Manage a drought stricken lawn by creating healthy grass plants, using water management, cultural practices and drought tolerant grasses.
Slow-release fertilizer
A fertilizer that dissolves slower than water soluble fertilizers; may involve coatings which break down slowly, materials that must be decomposed by microbial activity, or soluble compounds coated with a water activated substance. Provides and extended feeding.
History of Lawn
History of lawn in Europe and North America_Evolving from a grazing field to highly manicured show-piece
Clumping
Sometimes Clumps of grass are Unavoidable_dealing with grass clumps
dormant feed
dormant feed_fall fertilizer_winter fertilization_slow release nitrogen
pre-emergent herbicide
A chemical weed killer applied prior to the emergence of the weed from the soil.
Purslane
Lawn Weed profile_common purslane_picture of common purslane_controlling lawn weed common purslane
Large crabgrass
Photo gallery of common lawn weeds.
Lawn Care Math
Measurement conversions and general math for lawn care procedures
Low Maintenance Lawn
A low maintenance lawn results in time and money saved_Low maintenance lawns are better for the enivironment
Spring Lawn Care
Spring lawn care tips_early spring lawn care_getting a lawn ready for summer
Mow the Lawn High
The most important lawn care tip is mow the lawn high.
Spreader Tips
Spreader Operation Tips_How to operate a lawn spreader_Lawn Spreader tips
Plantain
How to control lawn weed broadleaf plantain_Broadleaf plantain profile_Picture of Lawn Weed Broadleaf plantain
Review of Neuton Lawn Mower
The Neuton CE 6 battery powered lawn mower is the perfect lawn mower for any home owner. Battery power is not only environmentally friendly but easier to maintain than conventional mowers.
Lawn Aeration
Aerating a lawn is the process of breaking up the surface of the lawn to better allow oxygen, nutrients and water to penetrate into the root zone

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