Lawn care guides
Lawn care guides for Middle Tennessee homeowners
Plain-English advice on the seasonal calendar, grass types, mowing, aeration, weeds, watering, fertilizing, disease, grubs, clay soil and mulch, written for Tennessee lawns.
Seasonal guideLawn Care Calendar for Middle TennesseeA month-by-month guide to mowing, feeding, weed control, aeration and seeding for fescue, bermuda and zoysia lawns in Middle Tennessee.Read the guide
Grass typesBermuda, Zoysia or Fescue: Which Grass Is Right for You?How the three most common Middle Tennessee lawn grasses compare for sun, shade, traffic, color, upkeep and seasons.Read the guide
MowingHow to Mow Your Lawn the Right WayCutting height, mowing frequency, blade sharpness and pattern: simple mowing habits that make a lawn thicker and healthier.Read the guide
RenewalWhen to Aerate and Overseed in Middle TennesseeThe best timing for core aeration and overseeding for fescue and warm-season lawns, and how to care for new seed.Read the guide
WeedsLawn Weed Control Basics: Timing Is EverythingHow pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control work, when to apply each in Middle Tennessee and how a thick lawn becomes the best defense.Read the guide
WateringHow to Water Your Lawn: How Much, When and How OftenDeep, infrequent, early-morning watering builds drought-tolerant lawns and reduces disease. Here is how to do it.Read the guide
FeedingHow and When to Fertilize Your LawnWhat the numbers on a fertilizer bag mean, when to feed fescue versus bermuda and zoysia and how to apply it evenly.Read the guide
ProblemsLawn Diseases in Tennessee: Brown Patch and MoreHow to recognize brown patch, dollar spot and other common lawn fungus in Middle Tennessee, and what helps prevent them.Read the guide
ProblemsLawn Grubs and Pests: Signs, Timing and TreatmentHow to spot grub damage, when grubs feed and when preventive treatment works best in Middle Tennessee.Read the guide
SoilClay Soil and Your Lawn in Middle TennesseeWhy Middle Tennessee's red clay challenges lawns and what aeration, organic matter, lime and smart watering can do about it.Read the guide
BedsMulching Guide: How Much, How Deep and How OftenChoosing mulch, the right depth and the mistakes to avoid so beds stay healthy and look sharp.Read the guide
Seasonal guideFall Lawn Care and Leaf ManagementWhy fall is the most important season for fescue lawns, and how to handle leaves so they help instead of smother.Read the guide
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