There may be nothing more American than a green, manicured lawn. A lawn is a blank canvas for your memories, and caring for your lawn gives homeowners the opportunity to show their neighbors, friends, and family that they take pride in caring for their home.
It’s the largest investment most of us will make in our lifetime. So let’s take care of it!
My name is Sarah, and I have more than a decade experience as a homeowner. As a kid, my primary chore was caring for our property – mowing the lawn, weeding, mulching, and edging the garden beds. If it was outside and made you sweat – that was all me.
On this page you’ll find a collection of links to lawn care resources and knowledge hubs on my blog.
I have hundreds of in-depth articles about lawn care on this website, and my goal here is to give you a starting point and help you find the topics and resources you need to take your lawn care game to the next level.
However you found me and this website, I promise you that there’s more to see and that exploring the topic areas you’re interested in will offer you some great information, tips, and resources to make you better at caring for your lawn.
Whether your goal is to dominate your neighbor’s yard, make your landscape more pollinator and environmentally friendly, learn about the different products and practices available to you to green up your lawn, or more – there’s something for everyone on this site.
I’m glad you’re here.
If you’re considering seeding a new area or installing sod to establish a new lawn, start here.
The tips, guides, and resources in this section of my site will teach you all about the different options and best methods for establishing a healthy lawn from seed, sod, or hydroseed.
Lawn looking a little tired? Learn the projects and tricks you need to know to transform a weedy, thin, or damaged lawn into a show-stopper that will have the neighbors talking.
I have a series of in-depth guides and relevant resources for you.
Once you’ve cracked the code and have a beautiful yard, you’ll want to keep it looking great.
On this page you’ll find the information, tips, and how-to guides that will help you maintain your lawn with minimal effort and expense, so you can enjoy it for years to come.
There’s a lot to learn about turfgrass lawns, so let’s start from the ground up. Learn about the different types of grass, how they grow and perform, and much more.
Whether you’re just curious or are trying to select the best grass for your yard, there’s something for you.
In this section you’ll find a collection of my recent articles on a variety of lawn care topics.
After all the effort of keeping your lawn trimmed, the last thing you want to worry about is where to dump grass clippings. Fortunately, lawn
It’s true, our yards require far less attention in the winter than during the warmer weather. But I have some bad news. You shouldn’t just
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.
Brown patches of grass on the lawn are a very common occurrence. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and dismayed when you see brown spots on
A lumpy lawn is an eyesore at best and a health hazard at worst. Noticing strange lumps in your lawn is concerning. It makes mowing
It can be alarming to see your beautiful green lawn turning yellow. It may happen in patches, in large swaths, or all over your lawn.
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
Having a lush and uniformly green lawn is the ultimate goal for many folks. After all, having a gorgeous lawn has often been associated with
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
One of the most advantageous features of using sod to establish your lawn is how quickly you’ll have a beautiful lawn. After all, sod gives
Milorganite, an organic nitrogen fertilizer, is a product that you’re likely to consider using on your lawn. That’s because you can apply it without risk
Iron application can help make your lawn greener and healthier. If you’ve noticed that your lawn’s color is a lighter green or even bordering on
Is your lawn absolutely overwhelmed by weeds? Or are you simply unhappy with the way it looks and wonder whether you should start from scratch?
When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, you’ll be wasting your time and money if it’s too cold outside. You probably know that fertilizing in
Most people know that morning is the best time to water a lawn, but what’s the best time of day to fertilize lawn areas? Should
If your lawn is looking a bit lackluster because of damage or neglect, you might be wondering what the best time to repair lawn issues
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
Grass has been growing on earth for millions of years, and it did fine before the use of chemical fertilizers keeping weeds away. That’s why
Different lawns require different fertilizer ratios and different kinds of fertilizer are needed for different conditions. But is there an ideal formulation for most lawns,
Even experienced homeowners who have mowed their lawns for years may ask themselves “What height should I cut my grass for best results and a
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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.
Every article we publish on LawnChick.com is written and/or reviewed by founder Sarah Jameson for accuracy. Additionally, each article is reviewed carefully by a member of our expert panel. We hire these credentialed subject-matter experts to share their knowledge and experience with us to ensure we present information that is 100% accurate, and that aligns with industry best-practices.
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.
