Pro Tips & Tricks

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.

Fall is the perfect time to test your soil — get a nutrient baseline now so you can plan spring fertilizer needs and track how your lawn’s health has improved year over year.

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.

Learn how pre-germinating grass seed speeds up growth, boosts coverage, and helps you achieve a thicker, greener lawn faster.

Prodiamine or Dimension? Know the key differences between these top pre-emergents and find out which is the right choice for your DIY lawn care plan.

Grass seed loses viability over time. Learn how long seed lasts, proper storage tips, and how to test if old seed will still grow.

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

Stop weeds before they sprout—naturally! Discover how Lawnbox® Grass Guard™ DG 9-0-0 feeds your lawn and fights weeds without chemicals.

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.

Just seeded or overseeded your lawn? Here’s how to water, fertilize, mow, and care for new grass so it grows in strong, healthy, and weed-free.

Battle summer grubs like a pro! Treat pests, revive dead spots, and get your lawn lush and green before fall hits. DIY turf rescue starts now.

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