Lawn Care Articles

The following are lawn care related articles.

5 Musts for Any New Lawn -- Quality Soil Soil is the base of the grass and the organism that the grass draws nutrients from. It is important to have quality soil that is rich in lime and..... (more)

A Guide to Edging Your Lawn -- Edging gives a finished look to a lawn and this is accomplished with a tool referred to as an edger. Edging is completed with vertical cuts through the lawn to achieve..... (more)

A Guide to Grass Types -- The average person is unaware that there are more than ten types of grass. Green, glossy, blue-green, longer, shorter – fine or thick are only a few of the words..... (more)

Grass Cutting 101 -- Welcome to grass cutting 101 where you will learn what to do when mowing the lawn and which tactics to avoid. Mowing the lawn is a difficult task – and one that..... (more)

How to Build a Lawn -- Creating a lawn is a process that requires more than lying grass; applying water and watching it grow. Building a lawn is created with layers – and each layer..... (more)

How to Restore Your Grass -- Many problems in grass can be attributed to lack of sun, fungi, or bacteria. The good news is that grass can often be restored with small measures such as; fertilizer,..... (more)

How to Use a Lawn Mower -- It is important to choose a lawn mower that will be compatible with the type of lawn being mowed. This can make a large difference in the quality of the mowed lawn...... (more)

How to Use a Leaf Blower -- A leaf blower is a common replacement to a rake and is a versatile tool that will become invaluable to your landscape tool collection. Leaf blowers are perfect for..... (more)

How to Use a Weed Eater -- The answer to perfect borders and edges around fences is in a weedeater. This tool creates uniform height and straight edges in your garden and on the driveway –..... (more)

How to Use an Edger -- Edgers are used for the sole purpose of creating professional looking edges at driveways, gardens, and paths in the lawn. A lawn edger is used to create a uniform look..... (more)

The Right Mowing Height -- Height is a factor often not taken into account while mowing the grass. Many lawn care enthusiasts and homeowners alike are not aware of the heights that each type of..... (more)

Tips to Mowing Your Grass -- Always mow in opposite directions alternating each time the lawn is mowed. Mowing in the same direction each time that the lawn is mowed will create havoc with..... (more)

What To Do With Lawn Clippings? -- Grasscycling is not a new phenomenon but has been debated for decades. It refers to the practise of returning the clippings of grass to the lawn to benefit it with the..... (more)

Grass Cutting Safety -- Mowing the lawn can be a dangerous activity. Just look at the statistics. Each year there are more than a hundred thousand injuries due to lawn mowing. Mowing can be a..... (more)

Lawn Pesticide Best Practices -- Pesticides are a chemical or a combination of chemicals that are used to kill insects and pests. These chemicals are often applied to a lawn or green space with the..... (more)

Lawn Mower Buying Guide -- There are five important factors when purchasing a lawn mower. A great lawn mower makes mowing more than a chore – it can turn it into a landscaping experience...... (more)

Pruning Equipment Basics -- Basic equipment is crucial when maintaining the healthy appearance and state of the lawn. It is important to use high quality tools – but often tools of that..... (more)

Sharpening Mower Blades -- Sharpening mower blades is an important part of the mower performing at its best, as well as contributing a clean cut to maintain the healthy lawn. Lawn mower blades..... (more)

Common Problems with Grass -- The common lawn can have many problems. These common problems with grass are made by homeowners everywhere and come with simple solutions like water, sun or..... (more)

Earthworms, Good or Bad? -- There is a reason that earthworms are referred to as the ‘earth’s original gardener’. Infestations of earthworms reduce the requirement for outside..... (more)

Lawn Diseases -- Diagnosing lawn disease is a difficult process. There are many factors in the development of a lawn disease; poor aeration, insect infestation, poor soil quality,..... (more)

Lawn Fertilizing Tips -- Fertilizer is an essential part to a health lawn from implantation and growth to the maintenance of healthy lawn season after season. Fertilizer can literally make the..... (more)

Regional Grass Care -- Each region of North America has a numbered correlation to determine the climate. Determining the climate assists in recognizing the optimal choice for grasses,..... (more)

Seasonal Lawn Care Tips -- Lawn care is important during every season of the year. During each of these seasons the techniques and supplies required change – and it is important to know..... (more)

Watering Frequency -- Water is one of the main components to a lush and healthy lawn. Water helps to germinate the initial seeds as well as giving life to a new lawn and maintaining the..... (more)