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.
The Best Dandelion Killer for 2026 (That Won’t Kill Your Grass)
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK Nothing says springtime like seeing dandelions flowering throughout neighborhoods in May. I service over 100 acres of lawns annually, and the #1 broadleaf weed I see in commercial and residential properties ...
When to Apply Crabgrass Preventer in 2026 (Pre-emergent Timing)
Applying a crabgrass preventer is one of the first steps in any lawn care plan. Crabgrass is a widespread lawn weed and one of the most invasive lawn weeds, too. Without a pre-emergent herbicide and ...
How To Treat Summer Patch Lawn Disease (Turf & Lawn Fungus)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Summer Patch is often mistaken for other lawn diseases – particularly Brown Patch. It shares many characteristics including being a root disease that is most prevalent during hot, wet summer weather. ...
How To Treat Dollar Spot Fungus (Lawn Disease)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Being in the Northeast, I see quite a bit of dollar spot each season – particularly in 2023. Dollar spot is often associated with low nitrogen and is most common in ...
Best Time to Fertilize Lawn: Before or After Rain?
Lawn Phix Pro Tips Timing your fertilizer application around rainfall can make a big difference in achieving a greener, healthier lawn. For my Lawn Phix customers, I always recommend checking the weather forecast before spreading ...
What Type of Sand for Lawns? (Leveling + Top Dressing)
Whether you’re a homeowner needing to cover exposed tree roots and fix divots in your lawn or work on golf courses and sports fields, adding sand top dressing to your lawn can improve the leveling ...
How To Treat Leaf Spot Lawn Disease
Leaf spot lawn disease is not caused by one single fungus. It is part of a broader group of turfgrass diseases caused by several fungi, especially species of Drechslera and Bipolaris. These diseases can affect ...
How Much Grass Seed Do I Need? (Grass Seed Calculator)
Knowing how much grass seed you need is the first step to growing a lush, healthy lawn. Whether you’re starting a new lawn, overseeding an existing lawn, or patching bare spots, using a grass seed ...
Lawn Rust Fungus – The Ultimate Guide
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS I don’t see a lot of lawn rust around here, but when I do, there’s no mistaking it. Lawn rust is most common in early fall and can indicate low nitrogen. ...
How To Get Rid Of Moles In Your Yard
Many lawn pests can be found on the surface of your yard. Unfortunately, pests like moles create tunnels that allow them to live underground without being spotted. This makes them an incredibly frustrating animal to ...
Straw Cover For Grass Seed (Pros, Cons & Alternatives To Cover)
Newly seeded lawn? Then you already know that in addition to that thorough initial watering, the next most important thing is ensuring that you keep the seed in place until it’s able to germinate and ...
How To Get Rid Of Silverfish Bugs
Silverfish bugs are some of the most unsettling creepy crawlies to find in your home. Although these pests aren’t known for their aggressive behaviors, ability to spread disease, or painful bites, they can still cause ...