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About My Lawn Care Blog
My name is Sarah Jameson and on this website I share my lawn care knowledge and experience so you can maintain a yard that you’ll use, enjoy, and be proud of without breaking the bank or constantly feeling behind on lawn projects.
Mowing the lawn, edging, and looking after the garden beds were all part of my weekly chores as a kid. Now, as a homeowner and a full time lawn care blogger, I’ve learned a lot about modern lawn care best practices.
I’m not a professional, but I have over 15 years of hands-on experience caring for my lawn and property. On this site I share what I know.
There’s something for readers of every skill and experience level here:
- Traditional lawn care tips
- Lawn renovation how-to guides
- Weed identification and eradication plans
- Turfgrass, xeroscape & pollinator-friendly yard tutorials
On this site I present your best options for both organic lawn care and lawn maintenance practices for those who don’t mind using some herbicides or pesticides (but want to do so in a responsible way).
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What Makes Lawn Chick Different From Other Lawn Care Blogs?
While Lawn Chick started out as a hobby, my blog is now read by over two million homeowners annually, and I’m regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge in publications you’ve probably heard of and read. You can visit my press page to learn more, but here are a few publications where you may have read my lawn care tips:
I don’t take my readers for granted. I know that you’re counting on me for information that you’ll use to improve your property. As a result, I’ve started to take extra steps toward making my articles different from a lot of the information you’ll find published on the web.
- I’ve created an expert panel, hiring credentialed horticulturists, Master Gardeners, and turfgrass specialists to read and review every article published on my website to ensure the accuracy of the information and guidance we share on this blog.
- I now work with a small team of talented editors to help ensure the articles I publish are clear, well-sourced, and easy-to-read.
- We publish our own extensive research on topics of interest to our readers – in particular we focus on cutting through the marketing double-talk to allow our readers to make informed choices. Our article sharing data about TrueGreen cost and pricing is a good example.
- Additionally, I have developed a new and robust review process, so we can provide the most accurate and impartial analysis of products and services that we test and evaluate for our readers.
These extra steps are taken with you, my readers, in mind. By combining my earned knowledge and hands-on experience caring for my own lawn with the knowledge and training of credentialed experts, I’m able to ensure my articles are accurate and clear in ways that many other blogs and publishers do not.
You can read more about Lawn Chick’s publishing standards on my editorial policy page.
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How Often Should You Water Your Lawn?
Virtually every living thing needs water to survive, and your lawn is no different. You may think that watering your lawn should be a simple
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Lawn Aeration Guide: How and When to Aerate Your Lawn
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If you’d like your lawn to be the lushest and greenest on the block, you need to know when and how to apply lawn fertilizer.
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Dethatching a lawn is not a necessity. But when done properly, lawn dethatching can really increase the quality and health of your lawn. Many people
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Top Dressing Lawn Guide for Homeowners
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Homemade Weed Killer Recipe (just 3 ingredients!)
There’s a lot to be said for pulling weeds by hand, but if you have stubborn weeds, you’ll want a reliable weed killer spray. But
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A lawn mower backfiring is something you definitely don’t want to hear. It is a clear indicator that something is wrong and needs to be
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Is It Too Late To Fertilize My Lawn?
Fertilizing your lawn is a very important part of lawn maintenance. It helps ensure your grass is getting all of the nutrients it needs to
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Lawn care is essential for property owners (as well as some renters) with outdoor space. That’s why the lawn care and landscaping industry has a
Core Practices to Achieve Success with Your Lawn
- Apply pre-emergent herbicide (either organic or chemical) before annual weed seeds germinate in the spring.
- Fertilize your lawn at the right times and with the right product (NPK ratio) to support your lawn’s health all season.
- Make time each year for seasonal maintenance to your mower to extend its life.
- Mow high to encourage deep root growth and prevent weeds.
- Cut no more than 1/3 of the length of your grass blades when you mow.
- Most lawns require 1 inch of rainfall or irrigation each week to thrive. Use a gauge or app to monitor rainfall and supplement when needed.
- Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth and grow a more resilient lawn.
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