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If you’re proud of the progress your lawn has made, you know that mowing is essential to maintaining a healthy and attractive yard. Regular mowing helps keep your grass at the perfect height, which can promote root health and strength. But what is the actual best height to cut grass?

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When it comes to protecting your home, you probably think about sturdy locks or security systems. But what about those tiny invaders creeping in uninvited? That’s where Lawn Pride® perimeter pest control swoops in to save the day. Our hassle-free, effective method keeps your living space—and...Continue Reading

At Lawn Pride®, our lawn care service professionals know exactly how to keep your lawn fresh and healthy so it looks its best all year long. Check out our month-by-month lawn care calendar for warm and cool-season grasses for expert tips and guidance to stay on top of essential lawn tasks.Continue Reading

When your lawn experiences empty or overgrown patches, it will need more care and attention than routine mowing and watering can provide. Aerating and dethatching are options to nurse your lawn back to health. If you’re not sure whether to aerate or dethatch your lawn or implement a combination of the two, consider the process and benefits of both and keep your lawn’s characteristics in mind to determine the most suitable process.Continue Reading

Maintaining a lush, green lawn requires a well-planned lawn care calendar, ensuring you can stay on top of mowing, watering, pest control, and fertilization to keep your lawn vibrant and healthy.

If you want to discover what to use instead of chemical fertilizers, don’t worry—there are alternatives. As lawn care experts, Lawn Pride® offers tested and effective methods to keep your grass green all year round.Continue Reading

A mole cricket infestation grows quickly, with females laying multiple clutches of 20-60 eggs in April through June. The nymphs are far more susceptible to predators and chemical control than the adult insects, making early identification critical. Recognizing and treating mole crickets early prevents lawn damage and gives you a better chance against these notoriously challenging pests.Continue Reading

Finding mushrooms popping up across your lawn can be a bit of a mystery, especially when you’ve been working hard to keep your grass looking green and pristine. You may wonder, “Why are there mushrooms growing in my lawn?” or even “Are they harmful?” The truth is that mushrooms in your lawn aren...Continue Reading

Have you ever looked out at your yard after a rain shower and wondered: can you mow wet grass? While the answer is technically yes, mowing wet grass isn’t recommended. Mowing wet grass can lead to a range of issues, from damaging your lawnmower to leaving your grass looking messy and uneven. Let...Continue Reading

Keeping a lush, green lawn is a point of pride for many homeowners, but common lawn weeds can ruin those hopes. Lawn weeds are pesky invaders that will compete with your grass for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients, which can slowly kill your grass.

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Does lawn weed identification even matter? You’re just going to pull or spray them, right? Actually, learning how to identify weeds in your lawn is crucial to ridding your lawn of them. Why? Some lawn weeds can grow back from a small part of the root structure left behind when you pull them. Other weeds won’t respond to the spray you use if it is formulated for a different type of weed.

Learning how to identify weeds in your lawn is an essential part of lawn care that will save you time, money, and frustration.Continue Reading