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Sucrated Iron? What's That?

A little of the sweet stuff does 2 things to make your yard look great

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4 Ways You Can Help Your Lawn Cope with Summer Heat and Drought

These simple steps can help keep your grass greener longer

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Where Does Your Grass Come From?

Most of our turf grass comes from somewhere else

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NPK and Other Mysteries

That little code on your lawn-fertilizer package can tell you a lot about what's inside

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Summer Vacation and Your Yard

What to do with your lawn before you go and when you get back

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"Why Do I Have Mushrooms in My Lawn?"

Mushrooms like the damp, shady places in your yard

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Seeding Your Lawn and Hot Weather

Here are some problems to keep in mind when seeding your lawn in hot, humid weather

How to Control Weeds in Your Lawn

An easy overview for keeping your lawn thick and healthy

Weeds and Soil Temperature

When the soil heats up, weeds take off

When to Fertilize

Discover why and when you should be fertilizing your lawn.

The Right Way to Water Your Lawn

It's a simple task, but so many people get it wrong.

A Great Lawn Means Greater Value for Your Home

People notice the yard first

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Top Quality Grass Seed vs Bargain Grass Seed: What's the Difference?

Find out what you're really getting for your dollar

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Seeding Bare Spots and Thin Areas

Repairing bare spots and thin areas in the lawn is simple.

Helpful Tips for Seeding Success

If you've never seeded before, or had bad luck in the past, use these helpful pointers

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Revive Your Lawn by Overseeding

Overseeding after a hot summer can help your lawn look great

Kids, Pets, and Feeding Lawns

You know your lawn needs to be fed, but you're worried about your kids or pets.

Why Test Your Soil?

The benefits of a soil test

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The ScottsŪ Advantage

The ScottsŪ Advantage: All Food, No Filler, and Unbeatable Consistency

Using a Spreader

How to Apply Fertilizer Using a Spreader

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Bringing Back the Green by Seeding

Droughts are tough on lawns. The heat, foot traffic, and lack of water take a big toll.

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Dethatching and Aeration: the Hows and Whys

These two steps can reinvigorate your lawn

The Best Time to Seed and Feed? Fall

Seeding and feeding during fall's ideal conditions will give you a dense, strong lawn

Stow Your Mower the Right Way for Winter

Taking a few easy steps in the fall can make spring start-ups a lot easier

Do-It-Yourself vs. Do-It-For-Me

Which way works better for lawn care?

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Don't Bag Those Clippings!

Leaving your clippings on the lawn is like feeding your lawn for free

15 Fall Projects that Take Only 15 Minutes

Follow these tips in the fall for a great yard in the spring

Garden Sprinklers and Other Watering Methods

Find out which method works best for your yard

Feed Your Lawn. Water Smart.

As the leader in lawn and garden care, Scotts Miracle-Gro knows more about the relationship between

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Scotts Got the Blues

Kentucky bluegrass is a desirable grass type because of its dark, emerald green color.

Your Lawn: A Lush, Green, Cooling Machine

Your yard helps cool off your home and neighborhood

Scotts Lawn Pro

Expertise and service you can't get anywhere else.

Thermal Blue for your Tall Fescue Lawn

Now you can enjoy a lush green lawn in hot, dry weather

3 Easy Steps for Spreader Care

Keep your spreader working the way you want it to

Lawn Myths

Don't let lawn myths waste your time and money

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Make Your Centipedegrass Lawn Look Its Best

A few tips on keeping this easy-to-care-for grass looking great.

What Level of Lawn Care Do You Give?

Whether you're an enthusiast, a minimalist, or somewhere in between, we have a program for you

Caring for a Small Lawn Made Easy

You don't need a lot of big, heavy equipment for a great-looking smaller lawn

Don't Rake those Leaves. Mulch Them into Your Lawn

Give your lawn an extra boost, and save yourself some extra work

Winterize Your In-Ground Sprinkler System

A few simple steps can save trouble later with your sprinkler system

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How to Grow and Care for a Bahiagrass Lawn

If you live near the Gulf Coast, bahiagrass may be a good alternative for you

Lawn Burn

The myth that won't go away

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Reduce Lawn Stress

A few simple steps can help your lawn get through a hot, dry summer

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How to Help Your Yard Recover from a Flood

After a flood, you have to show some patience with your yard

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How to Plant a Zoysiagrass Lawn

Now you have 3 ways to get the job done

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Caring for a Zoysiagrass Lawn

These easy tips can help your zoysiagrass lawn look great

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Baseball Fans, It's Time to Get the Lawn You've always Wanted

Replace your lawn with grass from your favorite major-league baseball park

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Stripe Your Lawn for a Big League Look

Use this technique to make your lawn look like a ballpark

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Show Your Fanhood with a ScottsŪ Big League Lawn

Overseed your lawn with grass seed from your favorite ballpark

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How to Grow and Care for a Bermudagrass Lawn

This popular grass type loves the hot weather of the South and Southwest

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Your Yard's Summer Essentials

Here are some tips to help your yard get through the hot times this summer

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Repairing Frost Damage in Your Yard

With a little care and patience, you can get your yard back into shape

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Keep Your Dog Happy and Your Lawn Looking Great

Yes, lawns and dogs can live together in harmony

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Keep Our Water Clean

A thick lawn acts as a filter and reduces runoff into our nation's streams