Last Mow of the Season: Height, Timing, and Whether to Bag or Mulch
The last mow of the season should come when the grass stops growing, at your grass type's normal height or a notch lower. Here's how to time it, set the deck, and handle clippings and leaves.
Leaves on Lawn Over Winter: Should You Rake, Mulch or Leave Them?
Leaving leaves on the lawn over winter is fine only when they're mulched small and you can still see half the grass. Here's the research, a simple 50% rule and a fall-to-spring timing plan.
Mushrooms in Lawn: Why They Appear, Dog Safety, and How to Get Rid of Them
Mushrooms in lawn grass are usually harmless decomposers, but some can poison dogs. Learn why they appear, how to remove them, and when a fairy ring needs action.
Moss in lawn grass is a symptom of shade, acidic or compacted soil, wet ground or thin turf. Here is how to kill it, rake it out, reseed, and fix the cause so it doesn't return.
Winterizer Fertilizer: When to Apply It, What to Use and Which Lawns Should Skip It
Apply winterizer after top growth stops but before the soil freezes: 0.75 to 1 lb N per 1,000 sq ft for cool-season lawns. Warm-season lawns should skip it.
Should You Kill Weeds Before Overseeding? A Decision Guide by Weed Type
Seed first or spray first? It depends on the weed. Broadleaf weeds: seed now, spray in October. Crabgrass: ignore it. Perennial grasses: kill first. With herbicide waiting periods.
