Lawn Care Guides
Practical guides to help you get the most out of your lawn. From fertilizer calculations to seasonal schedules.
Your Complete Spring Lawn Care Checklist (Month-by-Month)
Spring lawn care doesn't have to feel overwhelming — it just needs to happen in the right order. This month-by-month checklist walks you through exactly what to do in March, April, and May for both cool-season and warm-season grasses, so you're always working with your lawn instead of against it. From pre-emergent timing to fertilizing to mowing, here's everything you need to have a great-looking lawn by summer.
Pre-Emergent Herbicide: The Secret Weapon Against Weeds (And When to Use It)
If you wait until you can see the weeds, you've already lost the battle. Pre-emergent herbicide works by stopping weed seeds — like crabgrass — from ever germinating in the first place. But it only works if you apply it at the right soil temperature, water it in properly, and follow a split application schedule. Here's everything you need to know to get it right this season.
How to Measure Your Lawn (And Why It's the First Step in Any Lawn Care Program)
Most homeowners skip the most important first step in lawn care: measuring their lawn. Without knowing your square footage — broken down by zone — you're guessing how much fertilizer, weed killer, or seed to apply. And guessing usually means wasting product, burning grass, or getting results that just don't show up. Here's how to measure your lawn the right way, and why doing it in zones makes every application more accurate.
When to Start Your Lawn Care Program: A Soil Temperature Guide
Every spring, homeowners rush out to fertilize the moment the weather warms up — and wonder why their lawn doesn't respond. The secret isn't what you're applying, it's when. Soil temperature, not the date on the calendar, is what tells you when your grass is actually ready for feeding, seeding, and weed prevention.