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…