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Core Aeration: Let Your Lawn Breathe

Core aeration is a fundamental practice for maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. By allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots, you'll be on your way to enjoying a vibrant, lush lawn that's the envy of your neighborhood.

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10 Tips For Fall Lawn Care

Investing time and effort into fall lawn care can make a significant difference in the health and appearance of your lawn. By following these tips, you'll set the stage for a beautiful and vibrant yard that will be the envy of your neighborhood come spring.

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Intensify Your Lawn's Color with Deep Green 24-0-11

Summer can be tough on your lawn, making it turn yellow or brown from heat, drought, and increased traffic. You can stay ahead of the summer stress with Deep Green 24-0-11 professional-grade lawn fertilizer.

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Going Organic with Lawnbox®

You want organic lawn care but you don’t want to sacrifice results. We get it. And with Lawnbox®, you won’t have to.

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Can I Apply at the Same Time?

Know exactly what to keep in mind when applying lawncare products at the same time.

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Drought Do's and Don'ts

How to avoid your lawn looking brown and beat in summer stress and heat.

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Beat the Heat With Hydra Charge™

Hydra Charge™ helps save on time, labor and utility costs by aiding in water penetration and retention into the soil profile. Help your lawn stand up to the stress caused by increased temperatures and drought-like conditions.

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How Much Product Do I Need?

A guide on how to calculate lawn square footage and determine the right amount of product for your application.

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Soil Tests 101

DIY lawn care can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start. Soil tests and using your local extension office are great resources to determine exactly what your lawn needs.

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What is N-P-K?

Understanding the NPK ratios of fertilizers can help you choose the best one for your lawn.

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Often Imitated, But Never Duplicated: The Andersons Difference

Delivering a superior product goes beyond developing the most beneficial formulas and sourcing the highest quality ingredients. Here are the top 3 reasons The Andersons is known as a leader in lawncare innovation.

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Get Golf Course Quality Results at Home with DG Technology

The analysis on the outside of your fertilizer bag doesn't tell the full story about what's inside. The Andersons' DG Technology ensures the valuable nutrients from our products make it to their intended destination.

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