Pro Tips & Tricks

Control weeds before they emerge! Apply pre-emergent in spring to flower beds to protect ornamentals, prevent lawn spread, and keep your landscape healthy and low-maintenance.

Confused by broadcast spreaders? Learn common myths, proper settings, calibration, walking speed, and tips for even, accurate lawn applications.

Avoid winter lawn mistakes like overwatering or ignoring soil care. Learn how to protect your turf and prep for spring success.

Learn when to apply spring lawn pre-emergent by checking soil temps, monitoring weather, and choosing the right product for a weed-free lawn.

Snow and salt can stress lawns in winter. Learn how damage occurs and how NutraSoft OP® Gypsum helps restore soil and grass health.

Snow-covered lawns might look peaceful, but beneath the surface, a quiet problem can form—snow mold. The best defense? Smart preparation before and during winter.

Preparing your lawn for winter is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure it comes back strong, green, and healthy in the spring.

Revive your lawn after winter by repairing bare spots, aerating, fertilizing early, and preventing weeds.

Winter is the perfect time to put your spreader to work. From applying ice melt to maintaining your equipment for spring, proper spreader use ensures safe, effective, and even applications.

While your lawn may look dormant during winter, the groundwork for a lush, healthy spring actually starts now. Winter planning gives homeowners the chance to reflect on last season, identify problem areas, and create a clear game plan before the first blades of grass start growing.

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.