Specific signs of armyworm damage include transparent grass blades, chewed and torn leaves, and well-defined brown spots.
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How to Prevent an Armyworm Infestation
To prevent armyworm infestations, avoid overwatering, remove weeds and debris, and use preventive insecticides.
6 Main Benefits of Fall Yard Cleanup
The main benefits of fall yard cleanup include preparing your lawn for winter, enhancing soil health, and boosting curb appeal.
What is Lawn Mower Blight?
Lawn mower blight is a tree injury that happens when a mower or string trimmer strikes the base, leaving it open to rot, pests, and diseases.
How to Prevent Lawn Mower Blight
To prevent lawn mower blight, keep mowers away from tree trunks, trim overgrowth, mulch, and install edging.
What is Frost Seeding?
Frost seeding is spreading cool-season seeds over frozen ground in late winter. As the soil thaws, these seeds germinate, resulting in lush lawns by spring.
Reasons Why Weeds Grow in Your Lawn
Explore with me the many reasons why weeds grow in your lawn, including poor soil quality, improper mowing, and seed dispersal by birds.
How Do You Know You Over-Fertilized Your Lawn?
If you think you’ve over-fertilized your lawn look for brown tips, patchy spots, stunted growth, yellowing grass, and strange odors.
Is It Better to Rake or Mulch Leaves?
Is it better to rake or mulch leaves? It depends on your needs. Raking is faster, while mulching offers more benefits.
When to Mow After Overseeding
Depending on your type of grass and the climate where you live, you should wait between 2 and 4 weeks to mow after overseeding.