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Lawn and pest advice for Middle Tennessee yards
What works on our clay, our fescue and our summers, checked against UT Extension and the other sources each post cites.
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August 30, 2024
How to Repair a Patchy Lawn in Middle Tennessee
Why Middle Tennessee lawns go thin and patchy, and how to fix them: core aeration, fescue overseeding in the fall window and the right watering for new seed.
August 30, 2024
Tree and Shrub Pests and Diseases in Middle TN
The insects and diseases that hurt trees and shrubs around Nashville — bagworms, scale, spider mites, mildew, root rot — and how to spot and stop them early.
August 30, 2024
Lawn Maintenance 101 for Middle Tennessee Yards
Lawn maintenance basics for Middle Tennessee: mowing heights by grass type, how and when to water, when to fertilize fescue and Bermuda, and why to soil test.
August 30, 2024
Signs of a Healthy Lawn in Middle Tennessee
Five signs a Middle Tennessee lawn is healthy — thick even color, few weeds, strong roots, good drainage, no insect damage — and what to do when one is missing.
August 30, 2024
Lawn Care Tips for Beginners in Middle TN
New to lawn care in Middle Tennessee? Start with five rules: know your grass, fix thin spots and weeds, water right, mow by the one-third rule, test soil.
August 30, 2024
Summer Lawn Care in Middle Tennessee
How to keep a Middle Tennessee lawn healthy through summer: morning watering, higher fescue mowing, no summer nitrogen on fescue, and watching for Brown Patch.
August 30, 2024
Spring Weather and Pest Activity in Nashville
How Nashville’s spring warmth and rain wake up termites, ants, mosquitoes and spiders, when each one shows up, and what keeps them outside your home this year.
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