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Mix 10 or more small soil cores from your lawn, send about 2 cups to your state's extension lab, and add lime only if the report says your pH is too low, in spring or fall, at no more than 50 lb per 1,000 sq ft at a time.
October 12, 2026
Professional lawn mowing typically costs about $44 to $71 per visit, and monthly lawn care plans run about $100 to $500 across the major cost guides, depending on lawn size, services and where you live. Here's what each service costs and what drives the price.
October 6, 2026
Weed and feed can kill broadleaf weeds like dandelions and clover while it fertilizes, but only on damp, actively growing weeds. For most cool-season lawns, early fall is the best time to apply it.
September 26, 2026
Many brown spots come from drought, dog urine, grubs or fertilizer spills, not fungus. Rule those out with a screwdriver and a tug, then match the spot, season and grass type to red thread, dollar spot, brown patch or large patch.
September 13, 2026
Fertilize cool-season grass mainly in fall (September through November), with an optional light feeding in late spring. Fertilize warm-season grass from late spring through summer, once it has fully greened up and the soil is about 65°F.
August 22, 2026
