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Welcome to The Lawn Care Blog, our web journal that gives you the most updated news at Better Lawn Care and what's happening around the lawn industry.
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- New or updated articles, seasonal lawn care tips and information that has been posted on Better Lawn Care.
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May 05, 2020
Lawn Fertilizer Calculator
Use this fertilizer calculator to determine the amount of a granular fertilizer product that is needed to spread on your lawn according to recommended rates.
May 03, 2020
How to Prevent Dog Urine from Killing Your Grass
Why dog urine is killing your grass and how to identify, repair and prevent dog urine lawn spots.
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Apr 06, 2020
Sunday Smart Lawn Plan
Simple, easy to apply, do-it-yourself natural lawn care plan delivered to you when you need it. This is super environmentally friendly lawn care!
Apr 04, 2020
Accurate Soil Test Sampling for Your Lawn & Landscape
How to properly perform a soil test to ensure accurate results. DIY steps for home gardeners for collecting samples and submitting to a soil testing laboratory.
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Mar 28, 2020
Sustainable Lawn Care
Sustainable lawn care is all about growing healthy lawns that have a positive impact on the environment while eliminating wasteful practices.
Mar 08, 2020
Upgrade to a Smart Sprinkler Controller
Smart sprinkler controller tips and review. Why you should consider updating your irrigation system to a wi-fi connected sprinkler timer.
Feb 24, 2019
Deep cold is bad news for emerald ash borer, but not likely to deliver a knockout punch
The ultra-frigid temperatures sweeping through Wisconsin could have a silver lining.
Below-zero temperatures could kill off some portions of invasive insect populations like the emerald ash borer.
“The longer and colder it is, the more likely it is that we will see some impact,” said Andrea Diss-Torrance, invasive forest insects coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources.
The big freeze blanketing the Midwest will have an impact, but Diss-Torrance said she did not expect to see temperatures low enough — and sustained enough — to deliver a knockout punch to the emerald ash borer.
Feb 24, 2019
Does the Herbicide Roundup Cause Cancer?
Steven Salzberg, the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University, reviews a recent study and concludes, "even in those with very high exposures to glyphosate, the evidence that it causes any type of cancer is very weak. And for ordinary consumers, there's nothing to worry about.".
Mar 25, 2017
Stop Topping Trees!
I'm seeing a lot of trees in my neighborhood that have been recently topped. It's sad because topping wrecks trees and those homeowners likely do not understand the value trees add to their property…
Jan 28, 2016
Lawn Care Service Providers | Find Pre-screened Contractors
Find Qualified Lawn Care Service Providers: Tips and traps to avoid when hiring a landscape service. Find pre-screened, local lawn care and landscape contractors.
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May 30, 2015
How To Install Drip Irrigation Using a Simple Pop-Up Conversion Kit
DIY sprinkler head to drip irrigation system conversion. How to simply convert a pop-up sprinkler system into drip using a conversion kit.
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May 30, 2015
Lawn Weed Identification | Identify Weeds | Weed Photos
How to identify lawn weeds. This lawn weed identification guide includes weed images, weed names and descriptions to help you with weed id.
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May 30, 2015
Tall Fescue Lawns
Tall Fescue Lawns: with the development of the new "turf-type" cultivars, tall fescue is a good choice for home lawns in transition zones. Helpful DIY tips and advice for planting and growing grass.
May 30, 2015
St. Augustine Grass | Grass Types for Home Lawns
With a little care and when planted in the right area St. Augustine Grass makes a very dense lawn that feels great under bare feet.
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May 28, 2015
Creative Landscaping Ideas | DIY Landscape Design Tips
Creative Landscaping Ideas for the DIY home landscaper. Simple and fun ways to inspire your design. Plans and tips, where to find 1000s of beautiful and unique pictures.
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May 22, 2015
Watering New Sod
Watering New Sod: helpful DIY lawn care tips and advice. Get the dirt on planting and growing grass. Caring for new sod. Watering, mowing, fertilizing.
May 17, 2015
Zoysia Grass
Is zoysia grass perfect for home lawns? It's beautiful when properly maintained. If you are lucky enough to live in an climate suitable for growing warm-season grasses, zoysia might be the best choice.
May 12, 2015
How To Compost Grass Clippings
Are you having trouble managing a stinky, slimy heap of grass clippings? Here's how to compost grass clippings without the smelly mess. Simple composting tips.
May 12, 2015
Lawn Striping | Mowing Patterns | Lawn Mower Striping Kits
How to cut grass like a pro. Lawn striping is a simple mowing technique that uses lawn rollers or striping kits for a professionally groomed look. Pattern your yard like a baseball field.
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May 12, 2015
Spring Lawn Care & Maintenance Tips
10 Spring Lawn Care maintenance tips. How to care for a lawn in spring and prepare it for the summer season.DIY tips and advice for planting and growing grass.
Sep 22, 2013
Snow Joe Electric Snow Thrower is Best Seller
Electric snow throwers are popular. The following is a compilation of the best selling snow throwers, including electric and gas powered units, on Amazon.
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Sep 10, 2013
Organic Weed Control | Types of Natural Weed Killers
Organic Weed Control: The ultimate chemical-free weed control program. How to manage lawn weeds with cultural methods, using natural and organic weed killers.
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Feb 06, 2013
10 Best Citie for Urban Forests
When it comes to a commitment to care for greenspaces in the nation’s leading cities, conservation organization American Forests has found that some urban areas are doing much better than others. Through a combination of an in-depth survey, independent data and a vote by a blue-ribbon panel of leading urban forest experts, the nonprofit has named the 10 best U.S. cities for urban forests: Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Portland, Sacramento, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
Jan 31, 2013
Dixie Chopper Begins Building Canadian Dealer Network
Dixie Chopper has announced its entry into the Canadian market. Through this arrangement, Dixie Chopper’s full product line of commercial and residential zero-turn lawn mowers, parts and accessories will be sold and serviced by a network of certified dealers throughout Canada.
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