Disease
Brown Patch Fungus: How to Identify and Treat It in Your Region
The circular tan patches spreading across your lawn are almost certainly brown patch. Here's exactly how to diagnose it, treat it, and stop it coming back — with specific timing for your climate zone.
Seasonal
When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide in Your ZIP Code
Timing is everything with pre-emergent. Apply too early and it breaks down before crabgrass germinates. Too late and you've missed the window entirely.
Care Tips
The 5 Watering Mistakes That Kill Lawns (And How to Fix Them)
Evening watering is the #1 cause of fungal disease. Find out what else you might be doing wrong and how to fix it without spending money.
Regional Lawn Guides
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Southeast
Summer Lawn Care for St. Augustine and Bermuda Grass
Heat, humidity, and chinch bugs — what Southeast homeowners need to do in summer to keep warm-season turf healthy.
Pacific Northwest
Cool-Season Lawn Care in the Pacific Northwest
Moss, fungal disease, and fall overseeding — the PNW lawn calendar and what to prioritize each season.
Texas
Surviving Texas Summer: Lawn Care in Extreme Heat
Iron chlorosis, chinch bugs, drought stress — what Texas homeowners face every summer and how to handle it.
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Disease & Pest Identification
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Fungal Disease
Dollar Spot vs Brown Patch: How to Tell Them Apart
Both cause dead patches but they need different treatments. Here's how to identify each one from a photo.
Pest
Grub Damage: Why Your Lawn Rolls Up Like a Carpet
If patches of your lawn lift easily off the ground, you likely have grubs feeding on the roots. Here's what to do.
Fungal Disease
Orange Powder on Your Grass? That's Lawn Rust.
If your shoes turn orange after walking on the lawn, you have rust fungus. It's easy to treat if you catch it early.