by Matt Secrist | Sep 26, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips, Lawncare Tools, Seasonal Grass Guides
When drought conditions hit and water becomes more limited, getting the most out of every irrigation cycle becomes especially important. The problem is that when soil becomes extremely dry or compacted, water doesn’t always soak in the way you expect it to. Instead,...
by Matt Secrist | Sep 19, 2026 | Lawncare Tools, Weed Control
If you regularly apply liquid fertilizer, weed control or other lawn treatments, upgrading from a small pump sprayer to a battery-powered backpack sprayer can make lawn care much easier. After using a 2-gallon pump sprayer for years, we decided to test the PetraTools...
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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips, Lawncare Tools
Spring is one of the best times to get back out in the yard and start working on your lawn. One project that can have a big impact on how your grass looks and grows throughout the season is dethatching and scarifying your lawn using a machine like the Sun Joe...
by Matt Secrist | Mar 19, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips, Lawncare Tools
If you want to know how to scarify your lawn in the spring and get it ready for a thick, healthy growing season, read on (or watch the video below) for a complete guide to scarifying your grass. Scarifying your lawn helps remove built-up thatch, opens up the surface...
by admin | Jan 17, 2026 | Lawn Care Tips, Lawncare Tools
If you’ve been looking for an affordable, effective electric scarifier and dethatcher for your yard in 2026, you’ve come to the right place! Recently, I tested the Sun Joe dethatcher and scarifier in my own yard to see what it could do. Read on to see my findings, or...
