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Author: Judith van der Weij

Judith Gallova is a freelance writer who created her first blog at the age of 10. Later, she started working in marketing and eventually combined her writing and marketing skills to become a freelance writer. In her free time, she studies the Bible, goes to the gym, spends time with loved ones, and enjoys all things outdoors.

How to Xeriscape Your Fort Collins Yard

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: April 4, 2025
Fort Collins, CO

Xeriscape by careful planning, choosing the right plants, and proper execution and maintenance. Get paid for it if you qualify for the local incentive.

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Lawn Care Tips for Crestview, Fort Walton Beach

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: October 4, 2024
Crestview, FL, Florida

Lawns in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach generally need mowing all year but require fertilizer and extra water as the weather gets warmer.

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Best Lawn Grass for Gainesville

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: March 10, 2025
Florida, Gainesville, FL

St. Augustinegrass, bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, and centipedegrass all thrive in Gainesville.

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Best Grass Types for Panama City, FL

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: February 25, 2025
Florida, Panama City, FL

Choose between Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass, and seashore paspalum.

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Lawn Care Tips for Newark

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: September 3, 2024
New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Control local weeds, insects, and diseases. Regularly dethatch, aerate, and overseed. Fertilize as needed. Mow at 3.75 inches. You can skip irrigation.

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Spring Lawn Care Tips for Trenton

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: October 21, 2024
New Jersey, Trenton, NJ

Prevent weeds, test your soil, fertilize as needed, and tidy up. Mow when your grass grows tall enough, and water if you notice signs of dryness.

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Month-to-Month Lawn Care Schedule for the Pacific Northwest

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: December 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Clean up, dethatch, apply herbicide, start mowing aerate, overseed, and fertilize. Water your lawn or let it go dormant in the summer. We’ll show you when.

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Month-to-Month Lawn Care Schedule for Virginia

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: January 28, 2025
Virginia

Clean up, get rid of weeds, and mow. Dethatch, aerate, and fertilize. Wait two weeks, then overseed. Watch out for common lawn diseases.

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When and How Much to Water Your Gainesville Lawn

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: October 4, 2024
Gainesville, FL

Water your lawn when it shows signs of dryness. Don’t overwater. Use ¼ to ¾ inch of water each session, depending on the grass type.

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A Guide to Fertilizing a Lawn in Fargo

By Judith van der Weij | Updated: September 10, 2024
Fargo, ND, North Dakota

Fertilize in early September. Use a fertilizer high in nitrogen and with at least 5 to 10 percent of potash. Follow the instructions on the product label.

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