Lawn Care
Your lawn needs just as much love as any garden. These lawn care tips will help you maintain a healthy yard, from grass and soil, to mowing and fertilizing.
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20 Affordable Backyard Lawn Ideas That Skip the Grass (and the Upkeep)
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Does Vinegar Kill Weeds Without Harming Grass? Here’s What Actually Happens
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Are There Mushrooms in Your Lawn? They're Actually a Good Sign, a Gardening Pro Says
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Baking Soda Makes a Great DIY Weed Killer—Here's How to Use It
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How to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn With 8 Easy Methods
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5 Pro Tips for Preventing a Soggy Yard Before It Ruins Your Landscaping (or Your Home!)
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5 Secrets to Growing a Lush Lawn in Shady Areas, Backed by Turf Experts
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Can You Spray Weed Killer on Your Lawn Before It Rains? What to Know to Make It Work
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This One Landscaping Task Makes Your Lawn Look Professional in Just 30 Minutes
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7 Signs You Really Need to Aerate Your Lawn Right Now (or Risk It Dying)
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Move Over, Grass—Why You Should Try a Meadow Lawn This Spring Instead
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The Landscaping Mistake You Need to Stop Making Right Now If You Want Healthy Plants
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This Is the Best Time to Apply Weed Killer to Your Lawn to Keep Weeds in Check All Spring
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When Should You Apply Weed and Feed to Your Lawn? Check Out Our Guide
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This Low-Water Ground Cover Could Save Your Drought-Prone Yard, a Lawn Pro Says
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Your Rusty Lawn Mower Might Need Replacing—7 Signs to Watch for This Spring
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Don't Mow Your Lawn Too Soon After Seeding or You May Kill It—What to Know
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Move Over, Clover Lawns—Why You Should Try a Chamomile Lawn This Spring
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How Often You Should Water Your New Grass Seed So It Thrives Through the Fall
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5 Ways to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed This Spring, According to Lawn Pros
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5 Tips for Growing a Lush, Green Lawn This Spring Like a Pro
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Move Over Sod: Planting Grass Seed Is the Best Way to Get a New Lawn—Here's Why
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The Right Way to Mow Your Lawn for a Healthier, Greener Yard
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Want a Fire-Safe Landscape? Start With These 12 Plants That Can Handle the Heat
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Oxalis Weeds Taking Over Your Lawn? How to Finally Get Rid of Them For Good
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Is Coal Ash Good for Your Garden? A Gardener Shares How to Use It for Healthier Soil
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The One Outdoor Mistake Landscaping Pros Want You to Avoid This Spring
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Move Over, Grass—Why You Should Try an Irish Moss Lawn This Spring Instead
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This Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed in Spring for Greener Lawns
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Don't Give Up on Your Lawn Overgrown With Weeds Yet—How to Bring It Back to Life
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6 Signs You Have Lawn Grubs (and How to Fix It Before They Ruin Your Grass)
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Move Over, Grass—Why You Should Try a Creeping Thyme Lawn This Spring Instead
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Slit-Seeding Is the Secret to a Better Spring Lawn (But Don't Wait Too Long to Try It)
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Mud Covering Your Lawn This Winter? 5 Ways to Fix It Fast
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13 Weeds With Yellow Flowers You Might Spot in Your Garden Soon (and What to Do)
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7 Plants That Are Actually Weeds and You Shouldn't Add Them to Your Garden Next Season
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8 Fast-Growing Grass Seeds for a Lush Spring Lawn, Approved by Lawn Pros
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34 Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas to Boost Your Curb Appeal
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Don't Let Snow Mold Destroy Your Lawn—How to Fix It Like a Landscaping Pro
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Are Fireplace Ashes Good for Your Garden? Gardeners Share How to Use Them Right
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This Pantry Staple Is the Secret to Preventing Ground Moles (and You Already Own It)
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15 Easy-to-Grow Plants That Actually Thrive in Poor Soil
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10 Things a Lawn Care Expert Would Never Do With Their Grass in Winter
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9 Low-Maintenance Grasses You Should Grow This Year That Thrive in Shade
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The Best Time to Plant Wildflowers Might Be Sooner Than You Think
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When Should You Stop Watering Your Lawn for Winter? Garden Pros Say This Is the Best Time
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7 Tips That Will Make Raking Leaves Easier, Straight From Lawn Pros
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What is Pre-Emergent Herbicide? How to Use It for a Weed-Free Garden
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How Early Is Too Early to Use a Leaf Blower? We Asked Etiquette Experts
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The One Garden Task You Should Never Skip in Winter to Prevent Water Damage
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When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn in Fall? Gardening Pros Share the Best Time
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Do You Need to Water Your Lawn in Fall? Here's When Pros Say You Should Stop
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Should You Use a Rake or Leaf Blower? Experts Share Which Is Better
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10 Tasks You Should Complete Now to Prepare Your Lawn and Garden for Fall
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Why You Should Always Rake Your Leaves in Fall, According to an Arborist
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The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed Is Sooner Than You Think, Pros Say
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10 Fall Lawn Care Maintenance Tips for a Thriving Lawn This Season and Beyond
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Should You Water Your Grass on a Sunny Day? What You Might Be Doing Wrong
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When Does Grass Stop Growing? A Gardener Shares What to Know Before Winter Hits
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5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn