Lawn disease can happen anywhere and to any kind of lawn, no matter how healthy you think your lawn is. Some common lawn diseases you might encounter are brown patch, rust, and dollar spot. Brown patch is a lawn fungus that commonly starts out as a small brown spot and then quickly spreads. Dollar spot, most common in the early summer, is another type of quick- spreading lawn fungus. Have you ever seen orange-colored grass blades? They are most likely infected by a lawn disease known as rust. If you suspect that your lawn is unhealthy and has one of these lawn diseases, it's best to call the lawn disease experts at TruGreen.

No homeowner wants to hear that his or her beautiful, green lawn is under attack, but the truth is that your lawn is fighting a constant battle against nature. Drought and weeds are tough enough to combat, but when you include lawn damaging insects like grub worms into the mix, it's enough to make the most vigilant homeowner nervous. Watch this video to learn about grub worms and how they can best be controlled in your lawn.

Proper lawn care requires proper watering, which is extremely important for achieving a healthy, green lawn. However, proper lawn care is not always intuitive, nor is it always uniform. When it comes to watering and maintaining a healthy lawn, it's important to have knowledge of your climate and growing conditions as well as exactly how much water your lawn needs. For example, dry environments require a style of lawn care distinct from wet environments, and clay soil needs a style of lawn care that is different from that needed for peaty soil. Of course, proper lawn care encompasses much more than watering, as that is just one aspect of maintaining a healthy lawn.

Lawn aeration can greatly improve the overall health of your lawn. Core lawn aeration uses a specialized piece of equipment, commonly known as a lawn aerator, to make little holes in your lawn. The nickel-size holes made by the lawn aerator give your roots greater access to air, water and fertilizer. Core lawn aeration also helps control the amount of thatch in your yard, that layer of tightly woven plant material that can prevent nutrients and other items from reaching your soil. Why consider manual lawn aeration when the experts at TruGreen have specialized equipment and the know-how to help you achieve your desired results.

There's a lot of work that goes into proper lawn maintenance. When it comes to properly mowing your lawn and growing that lush, green grass that every homeowner desires, there are many factors to consider. Your climate, grass type and weather conditions are just a few examples. Mowing your lawn improperly can lead to unevenly cut turf, shredded blades of grass, brown spots, or off-color turf. Watch this video for mowing tips and techniques that will help you achieve maximum results.