All Posts about "Lawncare"

Spring Fertilization
Apr 15, 2026
Reading Time: 9 min

The warming spring weather means it is time to fertilize your cool-season lawn. What kind of fertilizer should you apply? How much? And how to apply?

Summer Mowing Height Adjustment
Jul 20, 2025
Reading Time: 6 min

With the onset of summer heat, I have raised the cutting height on my lawnmower. This post discusses why and how.

Transporting a Lawn Mower by Myself
Nov 13, 2024
Reading Time: 4 min

My Honda lawn mower needed repair. My car is a hatchback, but I had no help getting the mower into or out of the car. Here’s what I did…

Don't Do This!!

Late Fall Overseeding Case Study
Oct 25, 2024
Reading Time: 4 min

A neighbor decided to overseed their lawn – on October 20th. This is very late for growing new grass in zone 7A. Will they succeed or fail?

Fall Lawn Care Plan
Aug 31, 2024
Reading Time: 16 min

Fall is the optimal time of year to repair cool season grass. After suffering all summer, cool season grass needs your help to recover before winter! This post will show you how to turn your thin, weed-filled, struggling grass into a lush green lawn.