Lawn Care

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Gardening Tips

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Have the Best Lawn on the Block

With our helpful tips, tricks and guides, we’ll help you grow a beautiful, green and healthy lawn this spring.

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Growing and maintaining your lawn and garden is easy with Scotts.

How to Fertilize the Lawn

Learn how to use fertilizer and when to fertilize grass. Apply fertilizer every 6-8 weeks for a green, healthy lawn that resists pests and weeds.

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How to Overseed Your Lawn in Spring

Learn how and when to overseed your lawn in the spring to give it natural protection from weeds and keep your grass looking green and healthy.

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How to Reseed Patches of Lawn & Bare Spots

Heavy foot traffic on your lawn can compact the soil and cause bare spots. In order to keep your lawn green and beautiful, it's important to patch it.

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Spring Lawn Care Preparation & Steps

These spring lawn care tips are a great way for you to get outside, enjoy the warmer weather and get your lawn ready for a great growing season this summer.

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How to Plant a Tree

Learn how to plant and care for a tree with our DIY guide. In just a few easy steps, you will be able to plant and watch your new tree growing in your yard.

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Your Yard, Your Way

We’ve got tips and projects to help you build your dream yard and keep it beautiful and healthy.

Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist

From cleaning your outdoor space to preparing your garden bed, follow our tips to get the job done with our outdoor spring cleaning checklist.

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Best Lawn Fertilizers for Your Yard

Grow a gorgeous green lawn by buying the best fertilizer for grass available. Learn about lawn fertilizer numbers, grass types and when to fertilize your grass.

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How Long to Water Grass & Lawn Watering Tips

Having a proper watering system for your grass is vital. Check out this guide on how to carefully water your lawn to help you save time and money.

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How to Mow Stripes in Your Lawn

Lawn striping is a great and simple way to increase curb appeal and keep a healthy lawn. Learn how to create perfect stripes in your lawn with our guide.

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How to Lay Sod to Start a New Lawn

Sod installation is a simple process, but following the right steps is what will get you a thick, healthy lawn. Learn how to lay sod in a few steps with our guide.

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Lawn Mower Buying Guide

To achieve a great-looking lawn, you need a mower that's easy to operate and a good fit for your yard. Follow our tips to find the best one for your needs.

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How to Buy a Lawn Tractor

If your lawn is bigger than a 1/2 acre, a push mower won't do the trick for maintaining your property. Learn how to choose a lawn tractor with our guide.

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Hedge Trimmer & String Trimmer Buying Guide

After you finish mowing your lawn, a string trimmer and hedge trimmer can spruce up your yard by trimming hard-to-reach areas mowers can't get to.

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How to Prune Trees & Shrubs

Regular pruning helps trees and bushes grow strong and healthy. Learn how to prune trees and trim shrubs to keep your landscape looking fresh and neat.

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How to Maintain a Lawn Mower

A fast, simple maintenance plan early in the mowing season can make the difference between care-free operation and costly and stress-inducing repairs.

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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

Lawn mower blade sharpening is easier than you think. See what tools & materials you'll need to sharpen your blades so you can mow faster & keep your grass healthy.

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How to Plant Grass Seed for a New Lawn

The cheapest way to grow grass is from seed. Learn how to plant grass seed, when to plant seed and how to care for your new lawn with this guide.

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How to Loosen Compacted Soil Lawn

Loosening compacted soil can be done in a number of ways. In this guide, you'll learn how to treat your lawn for soil compaction in 4 easy steps.

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Lawn Care After Winter

Lawn care after winter is crucial to revive your lawn after the winter. Learn how to reverse winter damage from the weather, snow and salt with our tips.

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More Great Spring Ideas and Tips

Gardening Tips

Enhance the curb appeal of your home with these spring gardening tips. Create and care for your dream garden and watch it flourish.

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Patio Ideas

Try our guides on selecting the right patio furniture, get tips for choosing and cleaning your grill & more. Bring life to your outdoor space and enjoy the season!

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Decking Projects

Spring is the perfect time to take on your decking projects. Find information and inspiration in our guides for designing, building or repairing your own deck.

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