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Mark Marino
How to Get Rid of Moss in Lawns
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS A wet winter in 2024 has contributed to the surge in moss growth. I am getting a lot of questions and concerns about moss now. While it may be tempting to ...
How to Get Rid of Purslane Weeds in Your Lawn
A summer annual broadleaf weed, purslane is an aggressive weed that can spread quickly, especially where the grass is struggling. While it can be challenging to get rid of purslane, it’s certainly possible–and easier when ...
How to Get Rid of Black Medic Weeds in Your Lawn
A common weed known to invade lawns and gardens, black medic is known by several different names, including yellow trefoil, yellow clover, and black clover. A summer annual weed, black medic usually dies off with ...
How to Get Rid of Japanese Knotweed
Perched on bamboo-like stems, Japanese knotweed, aka Godzilla weed, is one of the most invasive plants the world over. If you’re unlucky enough to identify Japanese knotweed growing in your lawn or garden, you’ll want ...
How to Get Rid of Oxalis in Lawn (Kill & Control Oxalis Weed)
A perennial weed, oxalis can be a tenacious pest that sometimes gets mistaken for clover. However, this type of creeping wood sorrel can easily invade lawns and be difficult to get rid of. Perfectly at ...
Take-All Root Rot vs Brown Patch Lawn Disease – What’s the Difference?
There are various types of fungi found in the soil of lawns, but two of these, take-all root rot and brown patch are two that you definitely don’t want around. Although both of these lawn ...
Types of St Augustine Grass (Varieties, Similarities & Differences)
If you live in Northern Florida, you’ve probably heard of St. Augustine grass. this type of grass was originally discovered in the St. Augustine area of Florida, but it is hard to determine exactly where ...
How to Make St. Augustine Grass Thicker
When treated right, St. Augustine grass can grow prosperously. It can blanket your lawn with thick, multi-colored green grass. St. Augustine sod can bring out multiple greens in your garden and build a lush turf. ...
7 Lawn Weeds with White Flowers (Identification + Control)
White-flowered weeds may look harmless—even pretty—but they can quickly overtake your lawn if left untreated. These invasive plants compete with grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight, leading to thin, patchy turf. Identifying these weeds by ...
How To Get Rid Of Fire Ants (Kill & Prevent Ants in Your Lawn & Home)
Have you been struggling to kill fire ants around your home or business? If so, you are not alone. A single fire ant mound can have more than 200,000 members , and ‘bud’ into dozens ...
How to Level a Lawn (Make Your Bumpy Yard Flat & Level)
A somewhat uneven lawn might not seem like a problem, and over time, any lawn can develop uneven spots. However, unlevel lawns can indicate problems such as poor drainage. Ignoring the dips in your lawn ...
Iron for Lawns: Tips for Greener, Healthier Grass
Do you ever pass a neighbor’s dark green grass and wonder how they get such a lush, green lawn? If your lawn remains a pale green verging on yellow, it might be suffering from an ...