Your lawn’s love languages are a mix of acts of service and receiving gifts.
All relationships take work, and your lawn needs you to show that you love it by taking care of it with proper mowing and watering, and with gifts like the right fertilizer.
If you want to double down and recommit to your lawn this year, here are three old lawn care habits to stop and three new habits to start.
Consider this renewing your yard vows. We promise your love (and turf) will never be stronger.
This is easily one of the most common lawn care myths we encounter every day: Contrary to what far too many people believe, it is not better to water your lawn at night.
Cooler night temperatures make it difficult for water to evaporate properly. In fact, extended leaf wetness can actually lead to fungal growth and harmful turfgrass diseases.
On the other hand, watering in the afternoon can cause water to evaporate too quickly, leaving your lawn open to:
It's best to water in the early mornings only. This will give your grass the best chance to absorb the moisture that it needs before the afternoon heat, and it won’t leave your yard vulnerable to overnight moisture that can lead to lawn disease.
That depends on several factors, like your grass type, geographic region, and recent weather and soil conditions. But in general, your lawn needs about 1 -1.5 inches (2.5 - 4 cm) of water per week to thrive. Both overwatering and underwatering lead to problems with weeds, insects, and disease. You want to water your lawn deeply and infrequently for the best results.
Contrary to the big promises they make, most over-the-counter fertilizers often contain fillers, which can lead to both overfeeding and underfeeding your lawn.
This leads to bare spots and burnt grass, which leads to a lot of frustrated homeowners. They just bought the most expensive fertilizer at the hardware store, and yet their neighbour’s lawn still looks better.
You can’t get pro-level grass by feeding it amateur-level fertilizer. Just like pro athletes, the top lawns are all about nutrition, nutrition, nutrition. If you want golf-course quality turf, your best bet is to go with Weed Man’s own proprietary fertilizer. Our custom blend combines essential nutrients, including nitrogen, potassium, and other macronutrients (like sulphur and magnesium) that help your lawn thrive.
Our slow-release, professional-grade granular fertilizer feeds your lawn gradually for long-lasting, even growth, without the surge and crash of store-bought products.
A lot of homeowners will mow their lawns to a short length because they think it looks neater, like a pro putting green. However, it’s important to know that cutting your grass too short exposes it to damage, dehydration, diseases, or pests. And this will hurt its look in the long run.
Most cool-season grasses in the northern United States and Canada should be mowed to 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 inches (6.35 to 7.62 cm) in the cooler months. During the peak summer heat, bump that up to 3 1⁄2 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 cm) for added protection.
If you’re further down south, the ideal height will vary based on the type of grass:
Short grass looks okay. But healthy, full, and green grass looks better.
This is probably the most underrated part of lawn care.
It may surprise you to learn that most lawn mower blades do not come sharpened from the factory! A new mower does not mean a sharp blade, and you should sharpen your blade before the first mow.
From then on, you will need to sharpen the mower blade 1 to 2 times annually, depending on the size of your lawn and how often you’re mowing.
Remember, a dull blade may tear grass instead of cutting it cleanly. This may slow the healing process, and wounded tissue is vulnerable to possible turf disease attack.
Have you ever passed a thick and lush lawn and asked, “What are they doing that I’m not?” In a lot of cases, the answer is aerating.
If you’ve never had a core aeration, the odds are very good that your lawn is currently struggling to breathe through compacted soil and thatch. You can’t get the results you want because your soil and turf can’t get the water, sun, or nutrients they need to thrive.
A professional core aeration can:
It will also help you withstand turfgrass stressors, such as drought, weed pressure, and foot traffic.
Very few people take the time to do this. But take our word for it, it’s time well spent. And it can save you a lot of time and frustration.
Lawn success starts from the soil. You can water, mow, fertilize, and aerate your lawn perfectly– but if your soil’s pH levels are off, you will still struggle to get the color and thickness you want.
Your soil’s pH levels are measured in these ranges of ions:
Don’t struggle needlessly. Professional soil analysis ensures that all of your hard work pays off.
If you’re struggling to get the lawn you really want, you could be suffering from any one of dozens of problems that could be hurting your turf’s color and thickness.
For example, yellow patches could be caused by anything from drought conditions, to chinch bugs, to pet urine. Which one is hurting your lawn? DIYers often waste their time, money, and energy trying to find out.
Weed Man can help! We can be your lawn care coaches and MVPs by helping you properly identify problems, while also giving you back your evenings and weekends with professional fertilization, aeration, and weed control services.
How can we help you? Get started right now by answering a few simple questions.
Written By
Ryan LeClaire
Published On
February 12, 2026
