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Powdery Mildew Lawn Disease

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Foliar vs. Soil-Borne Lawn Disease

Learn the key differences between foliar and soil-borne lawn diseases, including types, treatment, and prevention tips for a healthy, thriving lawn.

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Gold Coin 2

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Find Gold, Win Big!

We've hidden gold coins inside random bags of Core™ 12-8-12 and Core™ 24-6-12. Find one and you'll win a prize worth up to $500!

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Broadleaf Weed with Weed and Feed

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Post-Emergent Herbicides: The Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Weed Control

Like any lawn care treatment, using a post-emergent requires a bit of know-how to ensure it’s effective and doesn’t harm your lawn. This blogs explains the do's and don't of applying post-emergent.

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Soil Test Probe Environmental

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Soil Testing and Why It's Essential

One of the most crucial steps in ensuring your grass thrives is understanding the health of your soil. Enter soil testing—an easy yet powerful tool that can make all the difference in your lawn care routine.

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Barricade Pour

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Pre-Emergent Herbicides: The Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Weed Control

Like any lawn care treatment, using a pre-emergent requires a bit of know-how to ensure it’s effective and doesn’t harm your lawn. This blogs explains the do's and don't of applying pre-emergent.

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Spring Lawn Landscape

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Prepping Your Lawn For Spring

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

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Centipede Grass 2

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Centipede Grass Care Guide

If you’re considering centipede grass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

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Zoysia Grass Care Guide

If you’re considering zoysia grass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

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Rye Grass Environmental 1

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Perennial Ryegrass Care Guide

If you’re considering Perennial Ryegrass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

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St. Augustine Grass

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St. Augustine Grass Care Guide

If you’re considering St. Augustine grass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

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Kentucky Bluegrass

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Kentucky Bluegrass Care Guide

If you’re considering Kentucky Bluegrass for your lawn, or if you're already growing it and want to ensure it thrives, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need.

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Leaves in Lawn

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What is the Best Option for Managing Leaves on Your Lawn?

Taking care of leaves on your lawn is important to maintain its health and appearance. There are several options for managing leaves on your lawn.

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pH Scale

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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 Guide

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 Guide

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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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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Fall Lawn with leaves

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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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