DIY Lawn Care Blog — Tips and Guides | Golf Course Lawn

The Best of Both Worlds: Transition Zone Grass Strategies

The Transition Zone is the lawn world’s toughest neighborhood — summers too hot for cool-season grasses and winters too cold for warm-season ones. ...

Dormant Seeding: How to Plant Grass Seed in Late Fall or Winter

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can plant grass seed in winter, the answer is yes — if you do it the right way. Dormant seeding works best for ...

Why Are There Holes in My Lawn? Identifying Fall Lawn Invaders

If you’re spotting small holes in your lawn overnight, there’s a good chance you’ve got fall lawn invaders on the move. From digging animals search...

How to Fix Bare Spots in Your Lawn Before Winter

If your lawn’s looking a little patchy as we head into winter, now’s the time to act. Those bare spots aren’t just cosmetic — they’re open invitati...

When to Stop Mowing Your Lawn Before Winter Hits

Learn when to stop mowing your lawn before winter, how short to cut your grass, and tips for the last mow of the season.  

Purple Grass?! What’s Going On? How to Get Your Green Lawn Back

If you’re staring at a purple lawn and wondering if your grass is auditioning for a Prince tribute band, don’t panic. Purple grass isn’t permanent....

Crunchy Grass? Here's What Your Lawn's Trying to Tell You

Learn the causes of crunchy grass and how to fix them. Revive crispy lawns with expert tips and the best products available.

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Weed Control: How to Get a Weed-Free Lawn

Discover the best fall weed killers for a lush, weed-free lawn in spring. Stop Poa annua, chickweed, and henbit in its tracks.

The Best Lawn Fertilizers to Use This Fall

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. Learn which are the best fall fertilizers for your lawn, how and when to apply them.

How to Use a Non-Ionic Surfactant for Better Herbicide Results

Today, I’ll walk you through what a non-ionic surfactant is, how surfactants work, why they’re lawn care MVPs, and how to use them correctly. I’ll ...

How to Stop Billbugs and Weevils Eating Your Grass

Know the billbug life cycle, scout early, and use a preventative billbug insecticide like Acelepryn before larvae hatch. If you’ve missed the preve...

Can You Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Killer in Fall? (Here’s When It Works Best)

As the temperatures begin to cool once again, you might wonder, "Can you apply pre-emergent in the fall?" The answer is yes. In fact, it’s one of t...