As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

Fine-tune your lawn care schedule to get the most out of fertilizer applications. Lawn fertilizer provides the essential nutrients your type of grass needs to grow and thrive. “A well-nourished lawn ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...

Cool-season and warm-season grasses have different needs, but both require basic care when the weather turns cold.

Whether you’re creating a comfortable space for your family to spend their free time or increasing the curb appeal of your property, maintaining a green and healthy lawn can be difficult. One of the ...

After a long, hot summer, fall is a great time to fertilize your lawn. Feeding your lawn in the fall helps it regain strength and prepare for winter. While grass types each have unique needs, fall ...

Spring may seem like the best time to plant grass, but between cold soil temperatures and competition from annual weeds, seeding in the spring is risky business. It’s time to get back to lawn care ...