How to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn (and When to Leave It)
Moss doesn't kill grass. It fills the space where grass is already failing, so the lasting fix starts with the site, not with a bottle of moss killer.
Category: Lawn Care
Brown patches, weeds, moss, thin grass and mowing mistakes, with simple fixes for each season.
Brown Patches in Your Lawn: Find the Cause, Then Fix It
A brown patch is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Three quick checks at the edge of the patch tell you whether to water, wait, treat or reseed.
How to Fix Bare Spots in Your Lawn, Step by Step
Seed only sticks if you fix the reason the grass died. Here is the short diagnosis, the repair, and when to do it for your grass type.
Snow Mold on Your Lawn: Gray vs Pink and How to Fix It
Those straw-colored circles look alarming when the snow goes, but most lawns recover with light raking and a little patience.
Should You Rake Leaves or Mulch Them? Decide by Leaf Depth
Mowing leaves into the lawn is fine, up to a point. The test is simple: can you still see the grass after you make a pass?
How to Fix Dog Urine Spots on Grass, and What Actually Prevents Them
Baking soda and supplements will not save your lawn. Water, reseeding with the right grass and a little training will.
Why Is My Lawn Turning Yellow? Read the Pattern, Then Fix It
A pale, even lawn and a blotchy one have different problems. Start with where the yellow shows up, then test the soil before you fertilize.
Aeration vs Dethatching: What Each Does and Which Your Lawn Needs
They are not two names for the same job. A wedge of sod and a screwdriver will tell you which one your lawn needs, if it needs either.
How to Get Rid of Clover in Your Lawn (and When to Keep It)
Clover moves in where grass is hungry and thin. Fix that first, then decide whether the patch needs pulling, spot-treating or simply leaving alone.
How to Fix Salt Damage to Grass Along Driveways and Sidewalks
Salt damage shows up as a dead strip along pavement in spring. Water is the main cure, and the timing of your reseeding matters.