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Give your grass the care it needs and it will bounce back after a hot summer of activities

7 Things You Should Do for Your Lawn in August — Good Habits That Will Result in Resilient Turf

If you want lush green grass, timing is everything. Freshly planted grass seed needs adequate water, sunlight, and soil conditions to thrive. Because sunlight and soil temperature change throughout the year, there is a narrow window of time you have to plant grass seed to ensure it flourishes. To help you get it right, we tapped lawn experts who share their tips for when (and when not) to sow grass seed.

This Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed, According to Lawn Experts

Ah, September! The days are cooling down, but the garden is still full of life. It’s that special time of year when we get one last chance to pamper our lawns before winter arrives. If you’re anything like me, you know how rewarding it is to see your lawn bounce back strong and green in the spring. But getting there requires a bit of planning and effort now. Think of it as giving your grass a little TLC before it goes into hibernation. From aeration to overseeding, there are a few key steps that will help your lawn weather the cold months ahead and come out looking lush and healthy on the other side.

September Gardening: How to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter

Real Simple

Keep your garden blooming as the weather starts to cool down.

5 Fall-Flowering Perennials to Add to Your Garden

When nights grow cooler, you walk into the garden one morning and find your newly planted mums mowed to the ground. You've likely been raided by foraging deer. Here are some eco-friendly ways to discourage them along with a list of other autumn bloomers that deer find less tasty. Do...

Are Deer Eating Your Mums? How to Protect Your Garden This Fall

Kentucky State

Chances are, if you have a lawn, you have crabgrass! This fast-growing weed thrives despite heat, humidity, or drought conditions. “It’s a prolific seed producer,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia. “If you do nothing about it this year, expect a higher and more dense population of crabgrass next year.”

How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass That's Growing In Your Lawn And Prevent It From Coming Back

Aerating a lawn, like watering and fertilizing, is best done at a particular time during the growing season, depending on a variety of factors. So when should you aerate your lawn? It depends on the type of grass, along with the amount of soil compaction. Here's how to time it right so your lawn will get the most benefit from aeration.

When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The US Sun

A BELOVED meteorologist who was arrested for driving while under the influence last year has been fired from her post after opening up about her recovery journey. Hollie Strano, who was arrested on Thanksgiving after drunkenly slamming her vehicle into a utility pole and fire hydrant, announced she was terminated from her job at NBC […]

Meteorologist Hollie Strano ‘fired’ from TV station a week after she shared a post about her ‘recovery journey’

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Is your turf a patchy battlefield of worn-out grass and invading weeds? These are signs you need to overseed your lawn (and probably fix an underlying turf problem). Overseeding is an annual maintenance task that encourages new turf growth. When your grass...

5 Signs That It’s High Time to Overseed Your Lawn

Los Angeles, CA

RadarOnline

Richard Simmons was covered in cuts and bruises and had a broken leg when he died the day before his 76th birthday.RadarOnline.com exclusively obtained a copy of Simmons' autopsy report revealing the extent of the "blunt traumatic injuries" credited with causing the fitness guru's accidental death. Simmons, who disappeared from the public eye in 2014 after a prosperous career in exercise media, suffered the injuries during a "ground level fall" at his Hollywood Hills home. The date of injury was listed as "unknown" by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.On the evening of July 11, "he experienced an episode of dizziness...

Richard Simmons' Autopsy Report Reveals 76-Year-Old Fitness Guru's Body Was Riddled With Cuts and Bruises

Mowing too often or too little could put stress on your grass.

This Is How Often You Should Really Be Mowing Your Lawn in the Summertime

Sad news for Hollywood tonight. Ryan O’Neal, known for roles in projects such as Love Story (which earned him an Oscar nomination) and Paper Moon, has died. He was 82 years old. A cause of death was not disclosed as of press time, but he previously suffered from prostate...

Ryan O’Neal Dead at 82

When opportunity knocks, dandelions answer. That’s one reason they’re such a common sight in landscapes far and wide. When you discover dandelions infiltrating your lawn, listen closely to what they are telling you to discourage the opportunistic weed and take action. “Dandelions are opportunistic invaders. If they are...

Got Lots of Dandelions? Here's What Your Lawn Is Trying to Tell You

The Mirror US

Monty Don has shared a quick and easy tip for gardeners to ensure they have large and abundant flowers on their rose bushes next year - and it only takes 10 minutes

Roses will be ‘packed with flowers’ if gardeners do an easy 10-minute task in September

Dealing with stains on your clothing is never fun, but grass stains are probably the biggest party pooper of them all. “Grass stains are difficult to remove because they contain chlorophyll, which is a pigment that likes to bond to the fibers of a garment,” says James Joun, co-founder and chief operating officer of on-demand laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery company Rinse.

How to Remove Grass Stains From Your Clothes Fast Before the End of Summer

There are plenty of traditional bathroom colors to choose from. You can opt for neutrals, for example, to create a beige bathroom, a classic bathroom shade. Eggshell bathrooms are also another go-to favorite that create a soothing atmosphere in the bathroom. However, there are several shades you should try to...

5 Paint Colors You Should Never Use in a Bathroom, Designers Warn

Fall is not typically the season that comes to mind when we think about putting new plants in the ground. Spring takes that title for me, and I imagine many folks share that notion. There are, however, some gorgeous perennial plants that perform great when you plant them in September and beyond, depending on your climate.

19 Perennials to Plant in September

Fall planting ensures spring bulbs develop strong roots before cold weather for a vibrant spring display. Crocuses, fritillaria, grape hyacinths, red spider lilies, and allium are ideal choices for September planting. Proper soil prep, planting depth, sunlight, and watering are essential for these bulbs to thrive in various climates. The...

5 Spring Bulbs You Should Plant in September

New York Post

Toyota has recalled more than 43,000 trucks in the US over defects that could increase the risk of a car crash. 

The Japanese automaker recalled 43,395 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrids sold in the US after identifying a risk with the vehicles’ tow hitches.



The tow hitch is a part located on the back of the truck that is used to connect the car to a trailer in order to be towed.

Why the world is running out of everything

The resin tow hitch on the Sequoia Hybrids is held in place on the rear bumper with molded clips, Toyota said in a recall report. 



“Due to...

Toyota recalls more than 43K vehicles over defects

It's bright and early in the morning and you've just finished a steamy session cooking up some bacon in the kitchen. A pool of the grease is still sizzling in the pan, slowly coming to a stop. What you do once it fully cools down could have the potential to either exponentially elevate your upcoming recipes, or it could deprive your future meals from the upgrade they so deserve. Whether or not you discard your bacon fat is the deciding factor between the two, and we can confidently say that to do away with it would be a huge mistake.

Why Throwing Out Your Bacon Grease Is A Huge Mistake

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10 Fall Lawn Care Maintenance Tips for a Thriving Lawn This Season and Beyond

Fall is a transitional period for your lawn between the mid-summer slump and upcoming winter dormancy. It's an important recovery time that nourishes and cleans up...

10 Fall Lawn Care Maintenance Tips for a Thriving Lawn This Season and Beyond

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