by Matt Secrist | Sep 6, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips
If you’ve heard someone talk about “scalping” a lawn, the name can make the process sound a little extreme. And, visually, it can be. Scalping means cutting your grass much shorter than you normally would, getting as close to the soil level as your grass type and...
by Matt Secrist | Sep 3, 2026 | Grass Fertilizing Tips, Lawn Care Tips, Lawn Troubleshooting Tips
If you’ve ever looked across the street and wondered why your neighbor’s grass is darker and greener than yours, you’re definitely not alone. Getting a deep green lawn doesn’t necessarily require a complicated lawn care program, either. In my own yard, three changes...
by Matt Secrist | Aug 28, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips, Lawncare Tools, Seasonal Grass Guides
If your lawn has low spots, bumps, or an uneven surface, lawn leveling can make a huge difference in how it looks and feels. Leveling can also be an opportunity to improve the soil profile, particularly if you’re dealing with heavy clay soil. In my own yard, I...
by Matt Secrist | Aug 22, 2026 | Lawn Troubleshooting Tips
If you’ve ever walked outside after a few rainy days and wondered, “Why are there mushrooms in my lawn?”, you’re definitely not alone. Mushrooms can seem to appear out of nowhere. One day your grass looks completely normal, and the next morning it looks like you’re...
by Matt Secrist | May 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Overseeding is one of the best ways to thicken up a thin lawn, fill in bare spots, and help tired grass bounce back. The tricky part is knowing where to start. Should you overseed in spring or fall? Do you need to aerate first? How short should you mow your lawn? How...
