Does Dish Soap Kill Grass

Does Dish Soap Kill Grass in Your Lawn?

It’s becoming more common for homeowners to find natural ways to maintain their lawns and manage problems in their yard. This includes using dish soap to get rid of pests. While this method can be effective, there are certain risks that come with using household soap on your lawn. Does dish soap kill grass? Yes, if you don’t use the proper amount regular old dish soap could kill the grass in your lawn.

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How to Separate Grass from Flower Bed

How to Separate Grass from Flower Bed Areas

Part of making your perennial beds pop is having clean separation between your lawn areas and your garden. Creating landscape borders is a great way to elevate your garden’s look, and add curb appeal to your property. There are a number of different options and ideas you can use, and today I’ll explore how to separate grass from flower bed areas to cut down on maintenance and improve the look of your property.

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Clover Lawns Pros and Cons

Clover Lawns Pros and Cons

If you’re like many other people in the United States, you might not realize that clover wasn’t always considered a weed and a nuisance. In fact, many years ago, it was almost always included in grass seed mixes. Clover actually has lots of benefits, and today I’ll take a look at those (as well as its downsides) in this article all about the pros and cons of clover lawns.

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Why is My Lawn Lumpy

Why is My Lawn Lumpy?

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 your lawn challenging and your yard is less comfortable to use to relax on with your family or while entertaining. Why is my lawn lumpy? Well it depends. Figuring out why your lawn has lumps is key to understanding how to fix the issue (and keep it from coming back).

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Chelated Iron for Lawns

Chelated Iron for Lawns (how it helps and when to use it)

Have you ever had a situation where no matter how hard you try you just cannot get your lawn to look as green as you like? Even worse, whenever you peek outside your window you see your neighbor has a lush green carpet of turf that’s the envy of the street. What can you do to get that same deep healthy look? Products like chelated iron for lawns are great for quickly making grass greener, and in my opinion something like this is a good place for you to start.

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How to Make Centipede Grass Spread

How to Make Centipede Grass Spread in Your Lawn

You may have heard about the thick lawns centipede grass produces. Or maybe you envy your neighbor’s lush stand of turf that seems to require less mowing. So, now you’re wondering if centipede grass is right for you. Today I’ll help you answer that question, and if you already have this popular warm season turf grass in your lawn, I’ll tell you how to make Centipede grass spread to achieve that perfect carpet of green.

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