Backyard Boss - Lawn Care

Essential Summer Sprinkler System Checklist

Audrey Stallsmith — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:11 GMT

Summer is quickly approaching, and you need to start preparing for peak lawn care activities. One of the essential outdoor routine practices is watering your grass for healthy growth throughout the growing season. Unfortunately, your yard sprinkler system has not been working for an extended period (through the fall and winter seasons), which means its effectiveness is probably not up to the required levels.

Water Plants Like a Garden Expert This June!

Grace Roberts — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:11 GMT

Watering your plants is a crucial aspect of lawn care and garden maintenance, especially during the summer months. As the weather heats up, it's essential to ensure that your plants receive the right amount of garden water to thrive. June, in particular, presents unique challenges due to its hot and dry weather, which can quickly lead to drought and water stress if not managed properly. But getting it right when it comes to watering the garden in summer doesn't have to be complicated.

April Showdown: Confronting Lawn Grubs in Your Grass

Joshua Sila — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:11 GMT

A lush, green lawn is the pride of many homeowners. However, as April rolls around, a silent menace lurks beneath the surface, threatening to wreak havoc on your carefully manicured turf: lawn grubs. These small pests can cause significant damage to grass roots, leading to brown patches and thinning turf. Understanding the life cycle of grubs is essential for effective management. From egg to adult beetle, these pests undergo a fascinating transformation, with each stage presenting unique challenges for homeowners.

Should You Swat Away Those Mosquitoes in Your Garden?

Nicole Malczan — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:11 GMT

Mosquitoes. They are a universal problem that everyone experiences, a foe that will strike out at anyone, anywhere. Every gardener has faced them, and many backyard gatherings have been plagued by them. But they can't really be all bad...can they?

Spring Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid When Raking

Ashley Hanson — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:22 GMT

As spring arrives, raking the lawn is a common chore you'll tackle to freshen up the yard. However, some easy-to-make mistakes can damage your spring lawn more than help it. By learning what not to do, you can take steps to ensure the lawn stays healthy and vibrant throughout the season.

Get Rid of Lawn and Garden Moss With Baking Soda

Eleni Veroutsos — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:11 GMT

Moss in lawn and garden areas is a nightmare for any property owner. Weeds can be pulled out and mushrooms dug up, but moss is not so easy to remove once it shows up. But luckily, you probably already have the answer to this lawn problem in one of your cabinets! Baking soda is versatile in the kitchen, and it makes an effective home remedy for powering through stubborn patches of moss.

Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Lawn Overseeding

Audrey Stallsmith — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:30:18 GMT

Does your lawn look aged with snow mold, dormant grass, brown patches, and empty spaces? Your grass has already gone through a lot during the winter months. But in spring,lawn care will now become a standard outdoor activity throughout the warm weather seasons.

Get Your Mower Ready For Spring

Chad Soles — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:30:16 GMT

March is here, and it's that time whenlawn care becomes one of the central landscaping tasks. You want your green grass to grow healthy and enhance outdoor areas in spring and summer. Watering, fertilizing, and seeding are not the only lawn care landscaping tasks you'll undertake this spring. You'll need to mow your grass regularly (sometimes twice a week) throughout the growing season.

Complete Lawn Care Guide in March

Ashley Hanson — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:20 GMT

As winter starts to fade, slowly revealing your lawn, it's common to wonder when to start mowing grass to keep your space vibrant. With lawn care, timing isn't just about routine; it's a critical factor that impacts your lawn's resilience, health, and aesthetic appeal.