Lawn Basics

Prepare your lawn tools for winter by storing products, draining hoses, and cleaning mowers and spreaders for a smooth spring start.

Test your lawn’s soil pH this fall, make corrections, and ensure a healthy, nutrient-ready lawn when spring arrives.

Learn how to use Core™ 12-8-12 and Core™ 24-6-12 together for season-long lawn health—from spring green-up to summer feeding to fall recovery.

In the North, October may be too late to seed. In the South, it’s prime time to overseed for winter color. Timing depends on soil temps and your grass type.

Protect your lawn’s irrigation system this fall. Learn when and how to winterize sprinkler lines to prevent freeze damage and costly repairs come spring.

Discover how Barricade® sets itself apart from average prodiamine pre-emergent with ultra-small particles and even coverage for stronger, weed-free lawns.

Thinking of seeding and applying pre-emergent at the same time? Learn why they don’t mix and the best timing for each to keep your lawn thick, healthy, and weed-free.

For lawn care DIYers, late August through September is go-time. Here’s your comprehensive guide to everything your lawn needs before fall hits.

While they might look like disease or under-watering, the causes of these two common but misunderstood lawn issues are a bit more complex.

Like any lawn care treatment, using a post-emergent requires a bit of know-how to ensure it’s effective and doesn’t harm your lawn. This blogs explains the do's and don't of applying post-emergent.

One of the most crucial steps in ensuring your grass thrives is understanding the health of your soil. Enter soil testing—an easy yet powerful tool that can make all the difference in your lawn care routine.

While establishing a new lawn might feel daunting, we’re here to simplify the process. Here are 7 tips to successfully plant grass seed.

A list of tips and product recommendations to help you start off strong this spring.

If you’re considering centipede grass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

If you’re considering zoysia grass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.