The TurfUp Field Guide.
Practical Lawn Care, From the Ground Up: Straightforward guides for healthier lawns, better landscaping work, and getting every job done right.
How to Edge a Lawn: Clean Lines Without Damaging Turf
A practical lawn-edging guide for landscapers: choose the right tool, define the job scope, edge safely, protect the turf, and deliver a clean finish.
How to Seed and Overseed a Lawn for Stronger Grass
A landscaper’s guide to lawn seeding: choose the right season and seed, prepare the soil, create seed-to-soil contact, and set customers up for successful watering and growth.
When and How to Dethatch Your Lawn
A thick thatch layer can block water, air, and nutrients from reaching the soil. Learn when to dethatch, how it differs from aeration, and how to rent a power rake safely.
When and How to Aerate Your Lawn
Compacted soil can keep water, air, and nutrients from reaching grass roots. Learn when to aerate cool- and warm-season lawns, how to use a core aerator, and how to rent the right machine from Home Depot.
Best Mowing Height for Grass in Heat and Drought
A lawn cut at the wrong height loses moisture faster and recovers more slowly. Use this field guide to set the mower correctly for each grass type.