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.
Poa Annua vs Poa Trivialis (Difference & Similarities in Lawns)
Both Poa annua (annual bluegrass) and Poa trivialis (rough bluegrass) are undesirable weeds in lawns. They share similarities like light green color and boat-shaped leaves but differ in their growth and control methods. Poa annua ...
Overwatering
Key Takeaways: What is Overwatering? Overwatering happens when a lawn receives more water than it needs to thrive through excessive irrigation, poor drainage, or heavy rainfall. While grass requires water to grow, too much can ...
Understanding Ascochyta Blight on Lawns
At Lawn Phix, we’re passionate about helping you achieve a healthy, vibrant lawn. Today, we’re talking about Ascochyta leaf blight, a common yet often misunderstood lawn disease. Frequently mistaken for drought stress, this unsightly fungal ...
Can I Water My Lawn During the Day?
I’ve been seeing a lot of questions on forums and groups asking, “Can I water my lawn during the day?”. While the best time to water your lawn is early in the morning, between 3:00 ...
Water Conservation Tips: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Homeowners
In many parts of the world, water conservation is more important than ever. As droughts become more frequent and water resources become strained, residents are increasingly searching for methods to save water in order to ...
Don’t Break These 6 Rules of Lawn Mowing: Your Guide to a Greener, Healthier Yard
To achieve a lush green lawn, you’ll need to take particular care in how you mow. Regular lawn mowing may be a chore, but it can help you boost the health and wellbeing of your ...
Weeds To Watch This Spring – Hairy Bittercress
Despite the chilly outdoor temps, spring is here. One surefire way to tell is the sight of weeds with small white flowers popping up in your lawn and landscape. I’ve seen several posts about this ...
Melting Out Disease in Lawns: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention
Melting out is a turfgrass disease problem I see in New England lawns, especially during cool, wet spring weather. Kentucky bluegrass is one of the grasses most often associated with melting out, although related leaf ...
The Best Time to Apply Pre-Emergents (Don’t Miss This Step!)
When Should You Apply Pre-Emergent To Your Lawn? A spilt-application will ensure a crabgrass-free lawn in 2025.
Don’t Skip Grub Prevention This Spring (2026)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Grub Warning! This year’s mild winter means more grubs. Skip the ineffective Imidacloprid and use Acelepryn for prevention instead. Apply confidently in the early spring (April-May) to avoid lawn damage. Acelepryn ...
2023 Lawn Care Insights: A Season of Growth and Grub Control Mastery
With 2023 (somehow) in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start planning for our 2024 lawns. As a chef by trade and training who loves perfecting ‘recipes,’ I want to use what I learned to ...
Battling Powdery Mildew Lawn Disease: A Comprehensive Guide (2026)
You’ve probably seen it around: white, powdery stuff that shows up on leaves, stems, and even flowers of everything from vegetables and woody ornamentals to other plants like trees and grasses. Yes, I’m talking about ...