Western Kentucky is the warmest part of the state, where warm-season grasses adapt well. The best grass seeds for the hot, humid summers and mild winters of western Kentucky are tall fescue, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses…
Grub Control Guide for Cedar Rapids
This grub control guide for Cedar Rapids covers everything from how to identify grubs and spot signs of lawn damage, like wilting, to prevention and control using trichlorfon or chemical-free methods like beneficial nematodes. Controlling white grub populations and the lawn damage…
Best Grass Seed for Eastern Kentucky
The best grass seeds for the humid continental climate of eastern Kentucky are cool-season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, and perennial ryegrass. The warm-season Zoysiagrass has also adapted to this region. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses for…
2024’s Best BBQ Cities in America
Which U.S. cities should be at the top of your BBQ bucket list? To separate the top sirloins from the chuck roasts of barbecue scenes, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Best BBQ Cities in America. We cooked up a bigger ranking this year, expanding…
Best Grass Seed for Central Kentucky
The best grass seeds for central Kentucky’s hot, muggy summers and cold, wet winters are tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, perennial ryegrass, and Zoysiagrass. Here we’ll focus on the best grasses for central Kentucky, from Owen to Lincoln counties. Visit our…
Best Salt-Tolerant Grasses for Your Lawn
The golden list of best salt-tolerant grasses for your lawn starts with Bermudagrass and St. Augustinegrass. They have the highest salt tolerance among classical turfgrasses, followed by Zoysiagrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass. Seashore paspalum and alkali grass are also excellent choices,…
How to Prepare Your Lawn For Aeration and Overseeding
Before you break out the aerator and seed spreader, your soil needs some preparation and care. From testing your soil to dethatching and watering, we’ll show you how to prepare your lawn for aeration and overseeding. Preparing your soil for aeration and…
10 Best Native Plants for Louisiana
From the Garden District in New Orleans to Baton Rouge Garden Center, Louisiana is famous for amazing green spaces filled with plant varieties. The Pelican State is home to over 2,500 native plants that thrive in the region’s heat, humidity, and abundant…
11 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Louisiana
While Louisiana has much to offer in the way of distinct cuisine, music, and stories, the Pelican State is also no stranger to storms and hurricanes. Here, landscaping is about more than just finding the best native plants and grasses for your…
The Best Grass Seed for Lawns in Kansas
Want an impressive lawn in Kansas? Then you need to understand our climate and soil. Picking the right grass seed is the first step to ensuring your lawn survives and thrives in the Sunflower State’s unpredictable weather. So, just what is the…
When to Stop Mowing Your Kansas Lawn
As the air cools and you put your flip-flops away, it’s time to decide when to stop mowing your lawn before winter. Nailing that perfect springtime lawn depends on the weather and how well you care for your grass in the fall.…
2024’s Dirtiest Cities in America
City living comes with more entertainment, more job opportunities, and also more pollution, trash, and pests. Which U.S. cities are the filthiest? To find out, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Dirtiest Cities in America. This year, we expanded the scope of our study to…