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  • Dollar spot fungus on grass lawn.

    Dollar Spot Fungus: Everything You Need to Know

    Dollar spot fungus on grass lawn.

    Dollar spot fungus is a fungal disease caused by Clarireedia jacksonii. Its name comes from the distinctive circular patches that it creates in grass that can look like a silver dollar. It spreads through mycelia, a network of fine white filaments that the fungus creates. This mycelia can be spread by shoes, lawnmowers, or even water.

  • Lawn with rough bluegrass weeds.

    Rough Bluegrass: A Comprehensive Guide

    Lawn with rough bluegrass weeds.

    Rough bluegrass is occasionally used as turfgrass on certain commercial properties. For the most part, however, it’s considered a weed. The challenge is that it can be tricky to identify and even more difficult to rid from your lawn.

  • Poa Annua grassy weed in a lawn.

    How to Get Rid of Poa Annua

    Poa Annua grassy weed in a lawn.

    Poa annua is a fast and persistent grower that can quickly take over your lawn if you aren’t careful. This annual weed can come back year after year. That means you can’t just expect poa annua to go away on its own. Instead, you’ll need to learn how to kill poa annua so this weed doesn’t replace your lawn.

  • Foxtail weeds growing in a lawn.

    How to Get Rid of Foxtail Grass

    Foxtail weeds growing in a lawn.

    Don’t let its cutesy name fool you. Foxtail grass is both a stubborn weed that will work to outcompete your lawn and a risk to any pets that like to spend time in your yard. Foxtail is common throughout the United States, so it can pop up almost anywhere. It’s also an aggressive grower, meaning it can quickly take over a lawn when it gets a toehold.

  • Oxalis weeds in a garden.

    How to Get Rid of Oxalis

    Oxalis weeds in a garden.

    While oxalis is a persistent weed, it’s not invulnerable. With the right tools and understanding, you can learn how to get rid of oxalis in a number of different ways.

  • Close up of centipede grass lawn.

    What You Need to Know About Centipede Grass

    Close up of centipede grass lawn.

    Known as “the lazy man’s grass,” centipede grass has a lot going for it, especially if you prefer a low-maintenance lawn. However, it doesn’t thrive everywhere in the United States and requires some level of care. In the right type of soil and climate, centipede grass can thrive, giving homeowners a beautiful, thick lawn.

  • Grass with signs of red thread lawn disease.

    What Is Red Thread Lawn Disease?

    Grass with signs of red thread lawn disease.

    Red thread lawn disease is a pretty measly fungal infection that doesn’t actually do much damage to your grass. That said, most homeowners prefer the visual of a lush green lawn, not one tangled in unsightly, pinkish fungus.

  • Nutsedge weeds taking over a lawn.

    How to Get Rid of Nutsedge

    Nutsedge weeds taking over a lawn.

    Nutsedge is a stubborn weed that spreads both underground through rhizomes and tubers and above ground from seedheads. Once it takes root in your lawn, it can spread quickly and be difficult to eliminate. That means if you want to know how to get rid of nutsedge, the first step is to identify it as quickly as possible and then take action.

  • The Grounds Guys service professional fertilizing a homeowner's front lawn.

    Celebrate WeCARE Week: Making a Difference, One Community at a Time

    The Grounds Guys service professional fertilizing a homeowner's front lawn.

    Each November, we have a chance to do something truly special. The Grounds Guys’ 20th Annual WeCARE Week™ kicks off on

  • Burn caused by excessive use of fertilizer on a lawn.

    Fertilizer Burn: Everything You Need To Know

    Burn caused by excessive use of fertilizer on a lawn.

    Fertilizer burn can damage the health of your grass and harm the beauty of your lawn and garden. By understanding the causes and learning prevention tips, you can avoid costly damage and keep your landscape looking its best.