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Spring lawn care — what should you really be doing?

Cool-season lawns will be more competitive if kept at a height of 2-3 inches. Certain species perform better when mowed at 3 ...
Some states and cities regulate fertilizers because the runoff causes harmful algae blooms in waterways. For instance, ...
Spring arrives with bright sunshine, chirping birds, and a sudden urge to sprinkle fertilizer everywhere. It seems natural: your lawn wakes up, perennials peek through, and you think, “A little ...
Spring is here, and your lawn is waking up from its winter dormancy. To keep it healthy and vibrant throughout the season, now is the perfect time to apply a balanced fertilizer. This will provide the ...
Adding lime can help grass absorb nutrients and conditions the soil to improve root development. Before adding lime, you must ...
Experts say time of year and day can make all the difference in effective fertilizing.
When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...
Aim to fertilize in early morning or early evening when temperatures are milder and the fertilizer can soak in. Spring and ...
Many North Florida lawns are not looking too good this spring. Some lawns are weak, and some have dead areas that used to be alive and green. Unfortunately, this is relatively common. Not being ...
Cool-season grasses grow quickly in the spring, and waiting too long to make the first cut can stress the lawn unnecessarily, ...