Straw or Hay for Grass Seed: Which Protects Your Lawn Better?
Straw vs hay for new grass seed: compare weed/pest risk, moisture, germination, cost, timing, and simple home-lawn tips.
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Your one stop for lawn care advice!
Ria Carrington
Ria is an avid lawn care enthusiast and advisor. No lawn is unsalvagable when Ria is at work. She has helped countless homeowners breath new life into their dying lawns. She has a B.Sc in Agriculture and brings practical advice combined with knowledge of plant science and her decade worth of hands on experience.
How Do I Kill Crabgrass and Other Unwanted Grass?
Identify, treat, and prevent crabgrass and unwanted grass: timing, methods, products, mowing, reseeding, and lawn health.
Is Your Lawn Mower Too Slow? How to Modify and Speed It Up
Modify and speed up lawn mower: tune carb, sharpen blades, optimize fuel/air, check belts, spark plug, oil, mowing technique.
How Do I Replace a Lawn Mower Drive Belt Myself?
Step-by-step drive belt replacement for lawnmowers: tools, safety, tensioning, wear signs, troubleshooting, maintenance tips.
How Do You Drain and Dispose of Lawn Mower Gasoline Safely?
Drain mower gas safely, store & dispose, spill cleanup, proper containers, recycling, hazardous waste rules for homeowners.
What Voltage and Specs Do Your Lawn Mower Batteries Need?
Know voltage, Ah, and CCA, compatibility, charging, maintenance, and safety for residential lawn mower batteries.
Should You Fertilize Before or After Rain, and Is It Safe on Wet Grass?
Should you fertilize before or after rain? Is it safe on wet grass? Timing, runoff, absorption, and home lawn care tips.
How Do I Overseed My Lawn Without Wasting Time or Money?
Overseed your lawn: step-by-step process, equipment, seed options, timing, soil prep, watering, mowing, and effectiveness.
How Do You Test a Lawn Mower’s Electrical System?
Step-by-step mower electrical testing: battery, spark plug, ignition, wiring, fuses; use a multimeter; safety, diagnosis, fixes.
Electric vs. Battery Mowers: Which One Cuts It for Your Lawn?
Electric vs battery lawn mowers: cost, run time, charging, maintenance, noise, emissions, yard size, and which suits your lawn.