Lawn Maintenance & Repair

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Is Your Lawn Diseased?

Is there a doctor on the patio?

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5 Hacks for a Gorgeous Lawn

These shortcuts can help you keep your grass lush and green.

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9 Ways to Make Your Front Yard Look Better in a Day

Add some fresh cheer to enjoy your outdoor space even more.

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6 Lawn Care Mistakes You've Probably Been Making

A little more precision can improve your results.

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How To Safely Operate A Lawn Mower

It's not complicated, but it can be dangerous.

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6 Lazy Lawncare Tips

Spend more time in the hammock and less time on the grass.

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How to Have Great Soil

The key to having a great garden lies within your soil.

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How to Get a Gorgeous Lawn Using Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding produces an affordable, healthy lawn.

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How to Care for Your Lawn as a Pet Owner

Protect both your yard and your fuzzy friends.

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How to Dethatch Your Lawn in the Spring

Dethatch your lawn every spring for healthy, vibrant grass.

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Lazy Lawn Care Tips

There are some easy ways to maintain a great-looking yard.

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Hidden Causes of Lawn Damage

If your lawn looks unhealthy, here's how to figure out why.

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Keep These 5 Types of Plants Away from Your Lawn

These plants will do more harm than good.

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Cut the Mowing Habit

Love the idea of having a yard you can be proud of, but hate all the work that it requires?

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How to Regrow a Grass Patch that Has Been Taken Over By Weeds

Weeds are invasive, but with some care you can keep them out.

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Pitfalls or Benefits of Overseeding Lawns

Overseeding lawns is something that people that live in warmer climates tend to do.

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How to Plant and Grow a Clover Lawn

A clover lawn is an alternative to green grassy lawns.

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Customizing Your Riding Mower

There are many ways tools and attachments to help you get the most out of your riding mower.

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Artificial Turf: 11 Advantages

More homeowners are turning to articifial turf instead of traditional grass lawns.

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Preventing Crabgrass

Crabgrass is an intruder for your otherwise uniform lawn.

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How to Grow an Organic Lawn that's Lush, Green and Thick

If you want a lawn that's lush and thick, think organic.

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Use an Auger Anchor to Secure Items to the Ground

Support flimsy or temporary structures in heavy wind.

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Organic Lawn Care 101

Follow these 9 steps to get a healthy lawn the natural way.

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No-Mow Lawns

Give up mowing, not the hope of having a lawn.

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How and When to Plant Fescue Grass Seed

Fescue grass is a type of grass.

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Importance of Lawn Mower Covers

Many owners of lawn mowers often make the mistake of neglecting to purchase lawn mower covers.

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Answers Lawn Care and Fertilization Questions #1

Should you apply fertilizer immediately after mowing?

6 Simple Steps to Organic Lawn Care

Ditch the chemicals and create a simple, easy maintenance plan for a lush lawn.

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6 Money-Saving Lawn Care Tips

Spend less money on the upkeep of your lawn (and get some time back.

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The 411 on Fake Lawns

Get the inside story on this outside improvement.

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Getting Your Lawn Ready for Winter

Proper care in the fall will prepare your lawn for spring.

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How to Mow Your Lawn Like a Pro

Follow these 7 tips for the best-cut lawn on the block!

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Fall Lawn Troubleshooting

6 solutions to 6 common lawn problems.

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Lawn Repair - Fill in Bare Patches

If your lawn is looking spotty and brown, take some of these easy steps to make it lush and full again.

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Best Lawn Aeration Methods for You

All of them can improve the health of your soil.

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How to Reseed a Lawn In the Fall

Work with the cool fall weather to create a lush lawn.

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Guide to a Healthy Lawn

Caring for your lawn is not only good for your front yard's aesthetics, but also the environment.

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7 Steps to Your Best Lawn Ever

Looking to have your greenest lawn yet? It's not as hard as you may think.

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Different Types Of Crabgrass

There are more than 33 kinds of crabgrass! Which kinds lives in your lawn?

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Taking Care of Your Lawn

Dethatch and aerate every spring for healthy grass.

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How to Eliminate Bald Patches in the Lawn

With a little effort, you can ensure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence.

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Dethatching Your Lawn in Fall

Prep your lawn for a healthy growing season during the winter.

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How To Assemble A Push Mower

Assembling a store-bought push mower is a fairly easy task that shouldn't take you more than an hour.