How-To Guides

Trying to choose between a raised bed and an in-ground garden for a small backyard? Learn which setup is easier for beginners, which one costs less, and how to pick the better fit for your space.

Need to get clover out of a cool-season lawn without leaving the grass thin and weak? Learn when to pull, when to spot treat, and how to make the lawn stronger so clover stops coming back.

Need to get dandelions out of a cool-season lawn without making the problem worse? Learn when to pull, when to spot spray, and how to thicken the grass so fewer weeds come back.

Need to fix bare lawn spots without reseeding the whole yard? Learn when patch repair works, when to use seed or sod, and how to stop the same bare areas from coming back.

Not sure whether spring overseeding is worth it for bare lawn spots? Learn when patch seeding makes sense, when it is better to wait, and what can block new grass from sprouting.

Not sure whether to bag or mulch your grass clippings in spring? Learn when mulching is usually better, when bagging makes more sense, and how to avoid clumps and lawn stress.

Not sure when or how to do your first spring mow? Use these simple tips to avoid stressing cool-season grass and start the season with a healthier lawn.