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Lawn Care 101: A Beginner's Guide

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Explore articles for lawn care tips and turn your yard into a luscious oasis.

5 Common Lawn Weeds

For most of us, these things called weeds are everywhere.Let’s take a look at the five most common weeds, along with some tips and products for preventing them.

Tips for Storing Lawn and Garden Tools

You may notice when you clean out the garage: that you have a lot of lawn and garden tools. Finding a place to store those tools will cut down on the clutter.

How to Grow a Greener Lawn

If you’re unsure of where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a helpful list of tips and key lawn and garden products you need to have on hand this year.

How to Aerate Your Lawn

Aerating or dethatching your lawn can help those critical nutrients reach your lawn’s roots and bring back the lush, green lawn you’ve worked hard for.

How to Choose a Lawn Spreader

Need to know which lawn spreader is right for both the growing material and the size of your lawn? Our guide will help you determine which spreader is the best choice for your applications.

How to Edge Your Lawn like a Pro

Most of us like to polish off our lawns with nice, straight edges along sidewalks, driveways, and curbs. Learn how to get the perfect lawn edge and borders.

Lawn Mower Maintenance 101

Mowing can feel like a full-time job, especially if your lawn mower isn’t in top condition. Keep your mower alive and purring for years to come by learning how to properly maintain it.

Fall Lawn Care - How to DIY

Many homeowners think of spring as the best time to fertilize, and feed their lawn, did you know that proper fall lawn care is the most important step to a healthy, year-round lawn?

Eco-friendly Lawn Care Tips

While harsh chemicals may eliminate unwanted pests, they can also cause damage to the soil. These environmentally friendly lawn care tips will help ensure safe lawn care.

How to Winterize Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment

Winter doesn’t just mean the end of outdoor chores for a few more months — it’s also the time for winterizing your lawn and garden equipment.

While do-it-yourself projects can be fun and fulfilling, there is always a potential for personal injury or property damage. We strongly suggest that any project beyond your abilities be left to licensed professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. Any action you take upon the information on this website is strictly at your own risk, and we assume no responsibility or liability for the contents of this article.

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How to Get Rid of Dandelions Permanently

Want to learn how to get rid of dandelions in your backyard? Say goodbye to frustration and weeds with Do it Best’s top tips to kill dandelions.

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Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Bird Feeding

Tips and tricks for attracting beautiful feathered friends all year long

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What to Do with Fall Leaves

Leaves on the ground mark the start of the fall season! Want to make the most of it? Check out Do it Best's 6 easy things you can do with your fall leaves!

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Best Indoor & Outdoor Mosquito Killer Products

Spend more time outdoors without worrying about pesky bug bites

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How to Protect Trees in the Winter

Don't let the cold weather wreak havoc, help your trees with these tips

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