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Sunday Lawn Care is on track to be one of the most popular organic lawn care companies on the market. They have a wide selection of organic fertilizers, grass seeds, and weed control products designed to keep your lawn looking beautiful year-round. Let’s find out where to buy Sunday lawn care!
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Subscription lawn care services are becoming increasingly popular, just as subscription offerings in a host of other industries have seen their popularity surge in the last decade. But does the convenience of a lawn care product delivery service live up to the hype? And more precisely, is Sunday Lawn Care worth it? Keep reading to find out.
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Many homeowners mow the lawn when they can and may not give much thought to whether they’re causing damage by doing this task at the wrong time or under the wrong conditions. Mowing is one of the most important elements of lawn care, but timing is important. Keep scrolling to learn about the best time to mow your lawn.
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Now that spring is on the horizon, it’s time to start planning projects for when your lawn and garden wake from their long winter slumber. For me, spring means mower maintenance, mulching my garden beds, applying a good pre-emergent to the lawn, and edging my lawn and garden beds. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade your curb appeal and cut your yardwork time this season, consider mow over lawn edging. It is a lower-maintenance alternative to traditional edging styles, and every time you mow you’ll thank yourself for installing it in your yard.
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Finally want to go organic with your lawn care? If so, you’ll be happy to know the range and effectiveness of organic lawn care products has improved a lot in recent years. There are now plenty of highly effective safe lawn care products to choose from that you can feel good about using in your yard.
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So, you’re out shopping for your lawn again, and you notice three numbers on each bag of fertilizer you see on the shelf. In today’s article I’ll unpack what these numbers tell you about each fertilizer product, how each of these three macronutrients can benefit your lawn, seasonal considerations, and much more to choose the best lawn fertilizer for your property … by the numbers. Keep reading to read my guide to fertilizer numbers for lawn grass – what they mean, and how to choose the right fertilizer for your yard to thrive.
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Summertime is the season of fun in the sun. But chances are your lawn doesn’t share that same feeling. The hot, dry days of summer can take a huge toll on turf grass. This means that during the summer lawn care tasks become especially important to maintaining the health and and appearance of your grass.
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A sloping lawn can be a big landscape problem. If you don’t deal with it in the right way or take too long, you can end up with soil erosion and flooding (because of poor drainage). And of course, a sloping lawn is an aesthetic issue for many homeowners. But leveling a sloping lawn is a tricky (and sometimes expensive) task. Today, I’m going to explain how to level a sloping lawn and share some things you’ll need to know before taking on this project.
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Do you have ugly dead or brown spots on your lawn? In some circumstances brown or dead patches of grass can actually spread across your lawn, becoming an even greater problem over time. If you’re asking why is my grass dying in patches? it’s important to diagnose the problem correctly and fix it right away. In today’s article I’ll help you identify the root cause of dead patches in your lawn.
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Yes, doing all your lawn care DIY is a big job. Maybe that’s why you’ve considered hiring a professional service, like TruGreen. But is professional lawncare worth the cost? Like so many other things, it’ll depend on your circumstances and preferences. Keep reading to see my complete TruGreen vs DIY comparison, so you can make the right decision for your lawn.
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
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Horticulturist
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
Managing Editor, Lawn Chick Editorial
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Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist & Arborist
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
Founder & Owner of LawnChick.com
Sarah’s blog is read by over 2 million homeowners each year and she is regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge by major publications like Family Handyman, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and House Digest. She’s an active member of MELNA, and the American Horticultural Society.
