Lawn Fungus Types: How to Identify 15 Common Lawn Diseases and Fix Each One
Brown patch, dollar spot, red thread, large patch or just slime mold? Identify the common lawn fungus types by patch, leaf and weather, then fix them in the right order.
Category: Lawn Care
Fairy Ring in Grass: What Causes It, the 3 Types, and How to Get Rid of It
Fairy ring in grass comes in three types, and each needs a different fix. Learn how to identify yours, re-wet dead rings, mask dark green ones, and when a fungicide is actually worth it.
Lawn Turning Brown in Fall: 8 Causes, How to Diagnose Them, and What to Do
Is your lawn turning brown in fall? Learn how to tell normal dormancy from drought, large patch, grubs and armyworms, with a quick diagnosis guide and the right fix for each cause.
Snow Mold on Grass: Gray vs Pink, How to Prevent It This Fall and Repair It in Spring
Snow mold leaves matted gray or pink patches when the snow melts. Here's how to tell the two apart, prevent them with a simple fall routine, and repair your lawn in spring.
Lime for Lawns: When to Apply It, How Much to Use, and When to Skip It
Lime for lawns only pays off when a soil test shows pH below about 6.0. Here's when to apply it, how much to spread per 1,000 sq ft, which lime to buy and how to avoid over-liming.
Dormant Seeding: How and When to Seed Your Lawn in Late Fall and Winter
Dormant seeding lets you sow cool-season grass seed into cold soil in late fall or winter so it sprouts on its own in spring. Here's when to do it, which grasses and seed rates to use, and the spring...