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Mark Marino
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 Common Weeds with White Flowers (The Ultimate Lawn Weed Guide)
There are many types of flowering weeds, some with white flowers, some with yellow flowers, and some with purple flowers. But lawn weeds are lawn weeds. If you’re hoping to grow a lush, weed-free lawn, ...
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 ...
How To Get Rid of Crabgrass in the Summer (2023)
No one wants to ruin their lawn in the summertime by having crabgrass plants popping up throughout. Establishing a thick, healthy turf is essential at preventing lawn weeds – both grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. ...
When Does Crabgrass Die? (The Lifecycle of Crabgrass Explained)
Crabgrass is one of the most common and most troublesome lawn weeds in America. A crabgrass infestation can take over your good lawn grasses – including turf type tall fescue – in as little as ...
Lawn Mushrooms in Yard [Good, Bad & Causes for Mushrooms]
Under the right growing conditions, mushroom growth is a common occurrence. Beneficial fungi are typically present in soil, breaking down organic material, which is one of the key roles they play in nature. Mushrooms serve ...
Weeds with Purple Flowers (4 Common Purple Lawn Weeds)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS After treating hundreds of residential and commercial properties, I can confidently say that these purple-flowered broadleaf weeds are the No. 1 nemesis. They’re a battle, but follow these tips to keep ...
