Expert posts by:
Jaylan Jones
How to Get Rid of Crabgrass Naturally
Get rid of crabgrass naturally: pull young plants before they seed, mow at about 3 inches, and overseed thin spots in late summer. What vinegar and corn gluten do.
Best Grass Seed for Texas by Climate Region
Best grass seed for Texas by region: bermuda statewide, buffalograss in the dry west, centipede in the east, tall fescue in the north, and which grasses are sod only.
Best Grass Seed for Massachusetts Lawns
Best grass seed for Massachusetts lawns by region and yard: UMass mixes for sun, shade and the coast, plus the state phosphorus and watering rules.
Best Grass Seed for Michigan Lawns
Best grass seed for Michigan lawns, from MSU: bluegrass mixes for sun, fine fescue for shade and sandy soil, tall fescue for dry lawns, and north vs south.
When to Plant Grass Seed: Soil Temperature and Grass Type
The best time to plant grass seed depends on grass type and soil temperature. Cool- vs warm-season thresholds and extension seeding windows by region.
How to Plant Grass Seed in a New Lawn
How to plant grass seed on bare soil: test, loosen and firm the seedbed, seed at the new-lawn rate, rake in, mulch and water. Cool- and warm-season rates.
Types of Bermuda Grass: Seeded and Hybrid Cultivars
Types of Bermuda grass: seeded vs sod-only hybrids, cultivar traits from extension programs, and which varieties fit the Deep South or the transition zone.
Bermuda Grass Care: Mowing, Watering and Seasonal Tasks
Bermuda grass care by season: mowing height, feeding schedule, watering, weeds and thatch, plus a diagnostic table for thin or dying patches.
Zoysia vs Bermuda Grass: Which Fits Your Yard?
Zoysia vs Bermuda grass compared on shade, wear, cold, nitrogen and establishment, with a yard-by-yard decision table built from Southern extension ratings.
Best Fertilizer for St. Augustine Grass
St. Augustine fertilizer by the numbers: yearly nitrogen by state, Florida ordinance rules, label-checked products and the early-spring mistake to avoid.
Best Fertilizer for Bermuda Grass: What Your Lawn Needs
Bermuda grass needs about 2-6 lb of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft a year. Extension targets by state, label-checked products, and when to start and stop feeding.
Lawn Care Cost: Mowing, Treatments and Seasonal Services
Lawn care cost per visit and per year for mowing, fertilization, weed control, aeration and cleanups from 2025-2026 published estimates, with a worked annual budget for a quarter-acre lawn.