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Mark Marino
THE BEST Weed Killer for Lawns (That Won’t Kill Grass)
Weeds are something we all try to avoid when it comes to our lawns. While they are technically plants, they are almost always unwanted. They steal nutrients and resources from the plants you want in ...
What Type of Gas for Lawn Mowers? A Complete Guide
Key Takeaways What Type of Gas Should You Use for a Lawn Mower? For most lawn mowers, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher works perfectly. This type of gas provides ...
The Best Dandelion Killer for 2026 (That Won’t Kill Your Grass)
LAWN PHIX PRO PICK Nothing says springtime like seeing dandelions flowering throughout neighborhoods in May. I service over 100 acres of lawns annually, and the #1 broadleaf weed I see in commercial and residential properties ...
When to Apply Crabgrass Preventer in 2024 (Pre-emergent Timing)
Applying a crabgrass preventer is one of the first steps in any lawn care plan. Crabgrass is a widespread lawn weed and one of the most invasive lawn weeds, too. Without a pre-emergent herbicide and ...
How To Treat Summer Patch Lawn Disease (Turf & Lawn Fungus)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Summer Patch is often mistaken for other lawn diseases – particularly Brown Patch. It shares many characteristics including being a root disease that is most prevalent during hot, wet summer weather. ...
Small Holes in Lawn Overnight (Causes + Pictures)
Finding small holes in your lawn overnight can be frustrating and alarming. These holes not only disrupt the appearance of your yard but may also signal underlying issues like pests or poor soil health. From ...
How To Treat Dollar Spot Fungus (Lawn Disease)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Being in the Northeast, I see quite a bit of dollar spot each season – particularly in 2023. Dollar spot is often associated with low nitrogen and is most common in ...
How To Winterize Your Riding Lawn Mower (A Simple Step-by-Step Guide)
One of the most important things to do at the end of any lawn care season is storing your lawn equipment the right way. Proper lawn mower storage isn’t hard or too expensive – changing ...
Best Time to Fertilize Lawn: Before or After Rain?
Lawn Phix Pro Tips Timing your fertilizer application around rainfall can make a big difference in achieving a greener, healthier lawn. For my Lawn Phix customers, I always recommend checking the weather forecast before spreading ...
What Type of Sand for Lawns? (Leveling + Top Dressing)
Whether you’re a homeowner needing to cover exposed tree roots and fix divots in your lawn or work on golf courses and sports fields, adding sand top dressing to your lawn can improve the leveling ...
How Long Does 2, 4-D Take To Work & Kill Weeds?
2, 4-D, (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) is a selective herbicide that controls and kills a wide range of broadleaf weeds. 2,4-D is often combined as a 2-way, 3-way, or 4-way herbicide, generally mixed with dicamba, MCPP, triclopyr, ...
How To Frame Your Lawn
Ready to learn something new about lawn care? It’s called framing! So what is framing a lawn? Let’s take a look. What is Framing the Lawn? Look at this piece of art… Gorgeous right? Well, ...