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The Essential Guide to Soil pH

Unlock your soil's potential by mastering soil pH. Raise pH with lime or lower it with elemental sulfur to ensure your lawn gets all the nutrients it needs.

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Contec DG Product Pile

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Small Particle Size and DG Technology: Contec DG® 18-3-18 Has the Winning Combination

Designed to meet the needs of lawn enthusiasts and professionals alike, Contec DG® 18-3-18 features patented DG Technology and a fine particle size. The result is unmatched coverage and performance, particularly for turf maintained at low heights like Bermudagrass.

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Pure Nitrogen Environmental

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Unveiling the Role of Nitrogen in Lawn Care

Nitrogen plays a pivotal role in the health and appearance of your lawn. Here is why nitrogen is so essential and how you can ensure your lawn gets the right amount.

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Micronutrients in Soil

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The Power of Micronutrients in Lawn Care

While many homeowners focus on watering, mowing, and fertilizing, there's a lesser-known hero that plays a crucial role in achieving that verdant perfection: micronutrients.

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SmartPhos Environmental

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Leading the Industry in Phosphorus Innovation: SmartPhos DG® 4-22-0 Fertilizer

Phosphorus in traditional fertilizers has the potential to leach or tie-up in the soil. Learn how our patented SmartPhos® technology ensures a highly plant-available, slow-release phosphorus feeding.

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Moss in Lawn

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Dealing with Moss in Lawns: Causes, Prevention and Solutions

Moss can overrun grass, leading to thin, patchy lawns. In this blog post, we'll explore the causes of moss growth, strategies for prevention, and effective solutions for managing moss in lawns.

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Fescue Grass

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Fescue Grass Care

Known for its resilience, drought tolerance, and vibrant green color, fescue is a top choice for many northern lawn enthusiasts. In this blog, we'll cover fescue care and tips for maintaining a stunning fescue lawn.

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Pushing Yard Star

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How to Find Spreader Settings

Can't find the settings for your spreader model? Use this Spreader Settings Conversion Chart.

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Soil

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Choosing the Best Soil Amendment

Choosing which soil amendment is best for you can get confusing. In this blog, we break down the differences between our soil amendment options.

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Lawn Program Environmental Shot

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No More Guesswork: The Andersons Lawn Program

Fertilizing and weed control are important, but it can be hard to figure out exactly what to use and when. You can cut out the guess work with The Andersons Lawn Program.

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Sprinkler

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10 Best Practices for Watering Your Lawn

Whether you're a seasoned lawn enthusiast or a newbie in the world of lawn care, this blog will provide you with 10 essential tips and guidelines for watering your lawn effectively.

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Bermudagrass

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Bermudagrass Care

Known for its resilience, drought tolerance, and vibrant green color, bermudagrass is a top choice for many southern lawn enthusiasts. In this blog, we'll cover bermudagrass care and tips for maintaining a stunning bermudagrass lawn.

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Aerated Lawn

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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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Fall House

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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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Dirt Booster Environmental

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Using Dirt Booster Plus on Your Lawn and Garden

Dirt Booster Plus can be used on lawns and in gardens to create soil rich with good microbes, bacteria, and fungi. Here's how.

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Green Lawn

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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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LawnBox Lineup Environmental

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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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Yard Star

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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 Lawn

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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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Irrigation In Lawn

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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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House Aerial

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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 Test Kit with probe Environmental

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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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NPK

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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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Competitors vs 10-10-10

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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 Blog

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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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Stressed Drought Lawn

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Carbon's Role in Summer Stress Management

The difference between Humic DG, BioChar DG and HumiChar and how all three products can help your lawn beat the heat.

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White grub

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Stopping Summer Pests

Summer pests can put a real damper on an otherwise thriving lawn and garden. A quick guide on how to identify common pests and which product is best for the job.

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Lawn with Flowers and Landscaping

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Get a Strong Start This Spring

A list of tips and product recommendations to help you start off strong this spring.

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PGF Balanced Environmental

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Not Your Typical 10-10-10

While the NPK value might be common, PGF Balanced 10-10-10 is unlike any fertilizer you'll find at your local lawn care store.

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Yard Star Environmental

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Getting Pro Results At Home

Equally as important as having the right products is using the right equipment to apply them. Yard Star® can help you achieve professional-grade results.

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LCO 1000 Environmental 2

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Fall Lawn Care Tips

Tips on using our proven, professional-grade products to help prepare your lawn for winter.

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Fall Weed Control

How taking action against weeds this fall can set you up for success next spring.

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Pro Tip

Fall Fertilizer: The Step You Don't Want To Skip

The importance of a fall fertilizer application, even if summer left you wanting to throw in the towel.

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Warm Season Grass: Lawn Care Calendar

It is important to keep up with proper maintenance to have your lawn continue looking its best. If you have warm-season grass, take out the guess work by following the Warm Season Lawn Care Calendar.

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Cool Season Grass: Lawn Care Calendar

It is important to keep up with proper maintenance to have your lawn continue looking its best. If you have cool-season grass, take out the guess work by following the Cool Season Lawn Care Calendar.

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The Andersons Lawn Program: Lawn Care Calendar

It is important to keep up with proper maintenance to have your lawn continue looking its best. Take out the guess work by following The Andersons Lawn Program Lawn Care Calendar.

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Lawnbox® Organic Bundles: Application Calendars

It is important to keep up with proper maintenance to have your lawn continue looking its best. Take out the guess work by following the Lawnbox® Organic Bundle Calendars.

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Mastering Lawn Disease Prevention and Treatment

Lawn diseases can turn your once-vibrant grass into a brown, patchy mess if left unchecked. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore different types of lawn diseases, how to prevent them, and how to treat them effectively, ensuring your lawn stays healthy and vibrant.

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Brown Patch on Grass Blade

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Beating Brown Patch

A guide on how to prevent, identify, and treat this hot-weather disease.

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Woman Watering Lawn Grub Damage

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Grub Treatments vs. Preventatives

By understanding the differences between grub treatments and preventatives, homeowners can effectively manage grub infestations and maintain a healthy, vibrant lawn.

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Ticks: Navigating the Pests of Warmer Months

After the mild winter we had in the U.S. there is the potential for ticks to be present in high numbers. It is important to know how to navigate these pests and protect yourself and your loved ones from their harmful effects.

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Army Worm Damage

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Dealing with Armyworms

A guide on how to identify, treat and prevent armyworms.

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Duocide Pour

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DuoCide Insect Control: The Nitty-Gritty

The Anderson's DuoCide is a popular professional insect control for lawns. Learn more about how DuoCide’s unique multi-mode formula allows you to eliminate more than 50 common pests above and below the surface with a single application.

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Above and Below Insect Control

Perfect for late summer and early fall applications, get complete insect control with DuoCide's multi-mode formula.

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White grub

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Stopping Summer Pests

Summer pests can put a real damper on an otherwise thriving lawn and garden. A quick guide on how to identify common pests and which product is best for the job.

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Perennial Rye Seed Pour

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How to Plant Grass Seed in 7 Easy Steps

While establishing a new lawn might feel daunting, we’re here to simplify the process. Here are 7 tips to successfully plant grass seed.

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The Andersons Seed Varieties

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The Andersons Premium Grass Seed

The Andersons offers a variety of grass seed options, but it can be hard to know which type is best for your lawn. In this article we explain the differences between the varieties we offer.

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Fall Overseeding

Was summer rough on your lawn? We have some tips on how to overseed successfully.

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Chickweed

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Understanding Annual Winter Weeds: Your Guide to Prevention and Control

In this blog, we’ll explore what annual winter weeds are, how to identify them, and the best strategies for prevention and control.

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Nice grass

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The Importance of Fall Pre-Emergent: A Guide for a Lush Lawn

Here’s why fall pre-emergent is essential and how to effectively incorporate it into your yard care strategy.

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Weed and Feeds: The Lawn Care Win-Win

Healthy turf is the best defense against weeds, but, getting that thick, weed-free lawn can be a process. Read more to take a deep dive into best-practices when using weed and feeds.

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Poa Annua

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How to Prevent Poa Annua (Annual Bluegrass)

Poa annua, also known as annual bluegrass, is a very common, grassy weed that interrupts the uniformity of your lawn. You can take control of this weed by learning how to prevent poa annua before it becomes a problem.

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Crabgrass

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How to Prevent Crabgrass

Crabgrass is a very common, grassy weed that interrupts the uniformity of your lawn. Whether you have a warm or cool season lawn, you can take control of this weed by learning how to prevent crabgrass before it becomes a problem.

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Surge SEO

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Keep Your Lawn Weed-Free with Surge®

Surge® Weed and Feed's unique formula kills over 250 weeds and gives an extended feeding so you can enjoy a thick, deep green, weed-free lawn all season long.

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The Andersons Barricade Old 18-lb Bag in Lawn

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Prevent Weeds All Season Long With Barricade®

Kick the season off right by preventing over 30 grassy and broadleaf weeds with our professional-grade pre-emergent.

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Dandelions in Grass

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Picking the Right Herbicide

Knowing the difference between pre- and post-emergent herbicides and when to use each one is key to getting a weed-free lawn.

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LCO 1000 Environmental 2

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Fall Lawn Care Tips

Tips on using our proven, professional-grade products to help prepare your lawn for winter.

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Lawn With Weeds Close

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Fall Weed Control

How taking action against weeds this fall can set you up for success next spring.

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