Lawn Care

Looking for expert lawn care tips and guidance for your home? Whether it’s starting a new lawn from scratch and weed control to turf nutrition and soil amendments, or a quick on “how to” in your yard. In this section, you’ll find plenty of lawn care information.

dandelion flower in lawn

Lawn Care

How To Get Rid of Dandelions (What You Need to Know)

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Nothing screams “spring has arrived” like seeing dandelions in their yellow flower bloom! In Massachusetts, this is generally around Kentucky Derby day in May. These broadleaf weeds grow from a single ...
chinch bug

Pests, Lawn Care

How To Get Rid Of Chinch Bugs

Early spring brings a host of new problems for homeowners, including the appearance of adult chinch bugs. Although run-ins with chinch bugs are relatively common, severe infestations can and do happen every year. It’s important ...
sod-webworm-moth

Pests, Lawn Care

How To Get Rid of Sod Webworms

Sometimes called ‘lawn moths’ or simply ‘webworms,’ the sod webworm is a destructive lawn pest that causes significant damage or brown patches in the lawn. If you’re willing to combine prevention steps with treatment products, ...
calstar lime with humic

Lawn Care

Lime For Lawns (What is Lime and When to Apply?)

When it comes to lime for lawns, homeowners often find themselves confused. When should it be applied, and how much is too much? Do lawns even need lime? Sometimes they do, but it can be ...

Pests, Lawn Care

How To Get Rid of Spider Mites

Spider mites are tiny and damaging insects that can infect outdoor and indoor plants. Unfortunately, a spider mite problem can cause leaf damage, issues with various landscaping elements in your yard, and much more. Understanding ...
fungus-gnat

Pests, Lawn Care

How to Get Rid of Gnats in Lawn

Fungus gnats are common pests that many people struggle with at some point. Trying to figure out how to get rid of gnats in lawn and garden areas can cause a major headache for homeowners.  ...
Vole in yard

Pests, Lawn Care

How To Get Rid of Voles in Lawn

Prairie voles are some of the most destructive pests in American lawns. Here’s how to get rid of voles once and for all. Vole Identification Voles are small rodents that closely resemble mice. They are ...
white-clover-in-lawn

Lawn Care

How To Get Rid of Clover In Lawns (Kill & Eliminate Clover)

LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Clover is among the most common broadleaf weeds in residential and commercial lawns. It is a perennial weed with many species, with hop, red, and white clover being the most common. ...
Armyworm on grass blade

Lawn Care

Best Armyworm Killers For Lawns (2023)

Armyworms are causing devastating damage to crops and lawns in the Tri-State this year. Armyworms get their names because they travel in groups. As they feed on turf grasses armyworm activity can be spotted from ...
new lawn seedlings germinating

Lawn Care

Preventing Weeds in New Grass (How To Have a Weed-Free Lawn)

For me, there’s nothing better in lawn care than watching new grass seed grow. Whether it’s a newly seeded lawn as part of a lawn renovation or aerating and overseeding your existing yard, anticipating new ...
September Lawn Care

Lawn Care

Lawn Care in September (A Guide for 2024)

For my Northeast and cool-season lawn care gurus, welcome to my favorite time of the year – early fall lawn care! The summer heat is pretty much behind us and cooler weather is ahead. This ...
Lush Lawn in Franklin

Lawn Care

August Lawn Care Guide & Schedule (2024)

The dog days of summer are winding down and it’s time to take a step back and figure out this whole August lawn care thing. There are so many things that could have transpired in ...