Lawn aeration can make a big difference if you want a lush, green lawn. But if you don’t want to use mechanical aerators, you must know how to aerate a lawn by hand. From the step-by-step instructions to the expert tips and insights into this traditional yet highly effective method,...
If your tradeoff to a beautiful new home is accepting the lousy lawn that came with it, or your fixer-upper extends to the backyard, we've got you. Because unless you're short on time, you can tackle a lawn renovation—most makeovers just require a solid plan, a little heavy lifting...
If you love working outdoors and want the freedom of running your own business, starting a lawn care service could be a great opportunity. But if you want to find future success (and profits), you’ll need to set up your business legally and resourcefully from day one. With the right f...
Use your lawn spreader to spread a ¼-inch layer of topsoil over your lawn. To learn more, you can read our guide ontopdressing your lawn. Step 5: Spread seeds evenly Add the grass seed into your lawn spreader according to the label instructions for overseeding. If you need to make t...
Make sure to mark any sprinkler heads or shallow irrigation, septic, or utility lines so that you won't accidentally run them over. For lightly compacted soil, go over your entire lawn once with the aerator, making sure to follow directions for use. If your soil is seriously compacted (or...
How To Dethatch & Aerate A Lawn Tools needed: Garden hose, wooden matchsticks, iron rake, thatch rake, dethatching machine, garden fork, hand or machine aerator and leaf rake. The lawn must be dethatched if the thatch is more than 1/2" thick and compacted. To assess the level of com...
tearing the grass blades which invites disease and make the lawn look brown. Sharpen the blade of rotary mowers at least once a season. Disconnect the spark plug and with mower upended, remove the blade. Bring your blade to a shop for sharpening or do it yourself with a heavy-duty mill...
Want to know how to make grass greener? It’s a simple process and here we take you through what to do step-by-step.
Two main aerating tools exist — a spike aerator and a plug aerator. With a spike aerator, you simply use the tool to poke holes into the ground with a solid tine, or fork. Plug aerators remove a core or plug of grass and soil from the lawn. For the best res...
If the soil is hard and compacted, use a core aerator or long-handled garden fork to create 2-3-inch holes through which air and water can enter. Finally, spread a 2-to-3-inch layer of compost or well-rotted manure over the area. As it decomposes, nutrients will work their way into...