The scent of freshly cut grass says summer, but crisp edging is what gives your home true curb appeal. A straight edge around walkways and flower beds is pretty and makes lawn maintenance easier. By establishing a barrier, you’re practicing weed control and protecting your flower beds from invasive weeds. Tackling edging for the first…

Spring is in full swing and your lawn is calling. “While regular watering and mowing practices are important, aeration, dethatching and overseeding can lead to long-term turf health,” said Ron Scheffler, a lawn and turf expert and senior product manager with Bobcat Company. Aeration is a crucial component of lawn care. Without it, soil can…

TruGreen and Weed Man are two full-service lawn care companies that, at a glance, offer similar services. Both provide standard lawn care services such as fertilization and lawn treatments and offer competitive pricing. However, we found that TruGreen provides a higher variety of comprehensive lawn care plans, while Weed Man offers more robust additional services.…

No matter how thorough you are with your lawn maintenance, your yard risks having patches of moss pop up. Moss control can be challenging — in most cases, it’s easily removed with a rake, but it can recur if you don’t fix the underlying cause that led to its growth. According to Chris Funke, turf…

Often grown long in swirling patterns, fescue grass is frequently compared with whimsical vegetation from Dr. Seuss’ books. Not only is fescue grass striking, but it is easy to care for and can survive in various climates. To get the lowdown on this distinctively tough turfgrass, we contacted natural science manager Teri Valenzuela of Sunday,…

Has your once healthy green lawn suddenly developed brown spots? These spots aren’t just unsightly — they’re often a sign of an underlying condition that requires attention and could put your entire lawn at risk. Whether it’s a pest infestation, poor soil health or quickly spreading disease, you’ll want to determine the cause of your…

Creeping Charlie, scientifically known as Glechoma hederacea, is a persistent weed that has invaded residential lawns for generations. The plant originated in Europe and was introduced to North America in the 1800s. Also known as ground ivy, creeping Charlie thrives in moist, shady areas but can adapt to various conditions. It grows low to the…

Sunday Lawn Care is a subscription-based lawn care company that delivers tailored lawn care product combinations to your door. The company analyzes your property via satellite imaging, asks questions about your lawn and sends tailored items that best suit your needs. During my research, a Sunday rep offered me the ability to test its Grow…

St. Augustine grass is a warm-season turfgrass species common along the Gulf Coast, including in Florida and Texas. It’s known for its blue-green appearance and high tolerance for heat, humidity and salt. Like any type of grass, St. Augustine requires proper care and lawn maintenance to thrive. Without routine mowing, watering, and weed and pest…

Is your lawn in need of a serious makeover? With thinning, dead spots, brown grass and weeds, a lawn can go from pristine to patchy in a single season. We spoke with lawn experts Rafi Friedman, CEO of Coastal Luxury Outdoors, and Marty Teresi, host of The Grass Station Podcast, to get their input on…

While a nuisance, weeds in your yard or flower beds can provide valuable insight into your lawn’s health. They can reveal underlying problems such as soil compaction, poor drainage, nutrient deficiencies or even inadequate sunlight.  But when weeds begin to overstay their welcome, consider a lawn weed killer. Finding the best weed killer starts with…

There’s nothing quite like the first weeks of spring after a long, cold winter. If you’re a homeowner, this also means restoring your lawn to a state of bounty with spring lawn care. But before you begin picking out blooming flora, it’s time to repair your lawn from any wintertime damage or snow mold and…

Weed Man is a franchise full-service lawn care company that provides an extensive list of lawn care and pest control services. It’s one of the few national lawn care companies we’ve reviewed that offers landscape bed and xeriscape weed control services. In addition, Weed Man has an online customer portal where you can pay for…

If water remains in your sprinkler system throughout the winter, it will freeze when outside temperatures dip below freezing. Water expands when it freezes, leading to burst pipes. Replacing these underground pipes is time-consuming and expensive, so you should winterize your sprinkler system before temperatures drop. Winterizing your sprinkler system requires shutting off water to…

Summer is a great time to relax, but don’t forget about your lawn. With soaring temps, seasonal droughts and pesky pests, your lawn needs a little extra love during the summer months. Warm weather means lots of plants popping up — including weeds. Weeds steal nutrients, water and sunlight from your grass, so start your…

Regardless of where you are geographically, most lawns only need 1 inch of water every week, including any rainfall, to remain healthy. While there is no exact window for how long you should water your lawn, typically, it takes about 30 minutes to gather a 1/2-inch of water in the summer months.  Specific watering times…

You, too, can be a grass guru — if you follow a lawn care schedule. Planning ahead can take the guesswork out of your landscaping to-do list and eliminate unpleasant surprises, such as bare spots. When it comes to turfgrass tasks, you need to be one season ahead. The mantra “a failure to plan is…

Do you ever look at your neighbor’s lawn and ponder: Why can’t my lawn look like that? The old saying may tell you that the grass is always greener on the other side, but you don’t have to long for someone else’s beautiful lawn. As long as you know when to fertilize your lawn, you…

A friend to pollinators, patches of clover sprout up in full-exposure sunlight and thrive in low-nitrogen soil. Because of its predilection for low-nitrogen soil, other healthy grass can wane as clover flourishes, resulting in a meadow-like lawn full of tiny white flowers. Before you decide that you want to learn how to get rid of…

As you’re ready to kick off a new lawn care season, you might find yourself less than excited if your yard is dotted with fluffy dandelion heads and other weeds. That backyard oasis you’ve been dreaming of all winter doesn’t materialize on its own. Wish as you may for lush grass, chances are, your yard…

You can choose from two types of lawn care services in the market: full-service and subscription. As the name suggests, full-service companies perform most of the lawn care for your home. Subscription lawn care companies send lawn care products that you apply to your lawn at established intervals. Full-service lawn care companies take the guesswork…