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Reviving Your Dormant Lawn: A Guide for Northern Homeowners

As the change of seasons approaches in northern states, many homeowners start to notice their lush, green lawns transforming into a dormant, brown canvas. While this dormant state is a natural part of the grass life cycle, it can be concerning for those who take pride in their outdoor oasis. But fear not! With the right approach, you can help …

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Essential Watering Tips and Habits for a Healthy Lawn

Keeping your lawn lush and green requires more than just regular mowing and fertilizing. Proper watering is a crucial aspect of lawn care that often gets overlooked. At Lawn Squad, we believe that understanding the best watering practices can make all the difference in maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. Here are some essential tips and habits to help you …

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All You Need to Know about Summer Aeration

If your lawn is looking discolored, has thinning areas, or just isn’t growing as it should, it might be time for aeration. Why Should You Aerate? Lawn aeration addresses soil compaction, which can prevent water, air, and nutrients from reaching the grass roots. Compacted soil can cause your lawn to struggle, especially during heat or drought, leading to discoloration, poor …

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Your Lawn’s Silent Thieves: Tackling Broadleaf Weeds

Your lawn harbors a sneaky thief!  Lurking among the blades of grass, broadleaf weeds mar the beauty of your outdoor space with their unsightly appearance. Known culprits include dandelions, chickweed, and clover, prevalent in many areas, though any unwelcome plant in your lawn can be dubbed a weed. Beyond their unappealing look, these invaders suck essential nutrients—potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus—that …

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Professional vs. DIY Lawn Care: Which is right for you?

For many of us homeowners, the arrival of spring brings back the desire for a lush, healthy, well-kept yard. It’s the where your kids play, your friends gather on, and it makes your home look…like home should. But as any homeowner knows, the path to lawn flourishing is far from just water, sun, and a little luck—there’s work (and science) …

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Hire a Lawn Care Company or DIY?

Whether you are planning for an outdoor party, want something your kids can enjoy, or simply want to be the best-looking lawn on the street, your goal is the same, to have a healthy, green, weed-free lawn. Whether you are planning for an outdoor party, want something your kids can enjoy, or simply want to be the best-looking lawn on …

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DIY vs. Hiring A Professional

Everyone wants a thick, healthy lawn for their family, friends, and pets to all enjoy, but it can be challenging to know where to invest your time and money. I think we can all agree after this past year, 2020, many of us got used to doing a lot of DIY projects at home. So the question is, do you …