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A map of the United States highlighting regions for a Fall Overseeding Guide for Cool Season Lawns.

Fall Overseeding Guide for Cool Season Grasses

Most homeowners get one shot each year to totally overhaul their lawn. That time is the early fall; the best time to grow new grass from seed. This guide to overseeding is packed with tips...

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Fall Overseeding Guide for Cool Season Grasses

Most homeowners get one shot each year to totally overhaul their lawn. That time is the early fall; the best time to grow new grass from seed. This guide to overseeding is packed with tips...

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A bag of Koro Winterizer Lawn Food with a red circle and slash indicating it should not be used.

Winterizers: Don’t waste your money

Thinking about a winterizer this fall? It actually won't help your lawn.

Winterizers: Don’t waste your money

Thinking about a winterizer this fall? It actually won't help your lawn.

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How to get rid of Crabgrass in the summer

Most articles about crabgrass often start with a truly unhelpful "the best defense against crabgrass is a healthy lawn". While thats true, it's no what you want to hear in summer, when crabgrass...

How to get rid of Crabgrass in the summer

Most articles about crabgrass often start with a truly unhelpful "the best defense against crabgrass is a healthy lawn". While thats true, it's no what you want to hear in summer, when crabgrass...

A U.S. map titled Summer Survival Guide, highlighting drought-prone areas with various shades of red and yellow.

How to Grow Grass in Hot Weather

Lawn care during the summer is sometimes referred to as “100 days of hell”. The stresses on the grass from heat, drought, and humidity are often enough to send the...

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How to Grow Grass in Hot Weather

Lawn care during the summer is sometimes referred to as “100 days of hell”. The stresses on the grass from heat, drought, and humidity are often enough to send the...

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Five Tips for watering your lawn

5 Tips for Watering Your Lawn

Most people take the “set it and forget it” approach when it comes to watering their lawns. It’s easy to turn on your sprinkler and let it run for a...

5 Tips for Watering Your Lawn

Most people take the “set it and forget it” approach when it comes to watering their lawns. It’s easy to turn on your sprinkler and let it run for a...

Two dandelions in bloom standing tall in a grassy field with a blurred background.

The 4 Most Common Pre-Emergent Mistakes

The Pre emergent is the most misunderstood part of lawn care. On the surface, it’s fairly straightforward; It prevents weeds before they appear, but does nothing to stop actively growing weeds...

The 4 Most Common Pre-Emergent Mistakes

The Pre emergent is the most misunderstood part of lawn care. On the surface, it’s fairly straightforward; It prevents weeds before they appear, but does nothing to stop actively growing weeds...