Julia VanDyk

There are many different causes for lawn failure. Different growing environments, proper maintenance, or even the amount of traffic on a lawn can lead to unhealthy growth. While many homeowners take pride in owning...

One of the most common aspects of lawn care is removing a layer of thatch found in your lawn. With no way to fully prevent thatch buildup, all homeowners will face lawn thatch year...

The days are starting to get shorter and the nights cooler. As much as we don’t want to admit it, winter is fast approaching. That means the time is right to start thinking about...

Maybe you’ve just moved and this is the first time you’ve had a lawn to care for. Maybe your old mower has given up after years of faithful service and you’re on the market...

When it comes to raking leaves, pretty much everyone at one point or another in their life has asked – perhaps with a bit of a whine in their voice – “Do I have...

As much as possible, do not mow a wet lawn. There are a number of reasons to avoid mowing a wet lawn, but here are a few of the main ones. Avoid Mowing a...

For kids, green knees are practically a given after a day of hard playing. However, as much as we can all appreciate the fact that these grass stains mean that our youngsters were getting...

As the weather turns cooler, we may be getting closer to the last mow of the season. But instead of just shoving your lawn mower into the back corner of your garage or shed...

While spring might bring a fair bit of rain with it, as the weather gets hotter, your lawn will inevitably get drier. Although your lawn may look dead, it’s actually just gone dormant. This...