lawn

  • How to Patch the Dead Spots on Your Lawn

    How to Patch the Dead Spots on Your Lawn

    A.A. Newton

    Summer is rough on grass. After a few straight months of heat, sun, foot traffic, and often not enough rain, it’s totally normal to see some dead spots. Dead grass is uglier than it is dangerous, but if you’re sick of looking at it, here’s a quick and dirty guide to replanting grass where it’s…

  • When to Seed Your Lawn, and When to Use Sod

    When to Seed Your Lawn, and When to Use Sod

    Aisha Jordan

    When it comes to starting a lawn, there are two ways you can begin: You can prep the ground and sow the seeds, or you can start with a blanket of already grown grass, known as sod, and maintain it so the roots grow deep. Of course, both take different elements of care (and finances),…

  • Why You Shouldn’t Mow a Wet Lawn

    Why You Shouldn’t Mow a Wet Lawn

    Elizabeth Yuko

    While living somewhere with enough grass to be considered a “lawn” has its benefits, it also means having to mow the lawn. Considering that it’s hard enough to get your indoor chores done, finding the time to cut your grass can be tricky. And sometimes, your window of opportunity to mow the lawn just happens…