--- title: Green Meadow Lawncare Learning Center (5) description: Learn everything you need to know about lawn care and lawn services. Topics include pest control, fertilization, and overall lawn health. (5) --- [![GreenMeadow](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green_Meadow_LawnCare_January2019%20Theme/Image/download.png)](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) ## Learning Center ## [Winter Lawn Care Tips](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-tips) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Oct 28, 2020 3:42:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/DONT%20SHOVEL%20SALT%20ONTO%20GRASS.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-tips) *Winters can put a lot of stress on a lawn if you aren’t careful. To make sure you are ready, take a look at some of the tips below. * *In many cases, these winterizing tips don’t cost much and don’t take up much time but can yield great rewards come Spring. * *Here’s what you can do to get your lawn ready for a cold, New England winter. * [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-tips) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/winter-lawn-care-tips#comments-listing) ## [Top 7 Benefits of Dethatching Your Yard](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-7-benefits-of-dethatching-your-yard) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Oct 20, 2020 12:49:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Thatch.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-7-benefits-of-dethatching-your-yard) ## **For starters - what is thatch?** ### Thatch is the layer of organic material between grass and soil that consists of the build up of living and dead grass and leaves.  A thatch layer of about a 1/4 inch can be beneficial to your lawn and can help soil retain moisture and maintain a steady soil temperature.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-7-benefits-of-dethatching-your-yard) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-7-benefits-of-dethatching-your-yard#comments-listing) ## [How To Prepare My Lawn for Overseeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prepare-my-lawn-for-overseeding) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Oct 15, 2020 3:55:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Dormant-Bag-1.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prepare-my-lawn-for-overseeding) ## **How Do I Prepare My Lawn For Overseeding?** Have you ever tried to plant grass seed and gotten no results? As we all know, it can be a very discouraging waste of time and money. Overseeding your lawn effectively can be a great way to rejuvenate a worn down yard.  They key to successfully overseeding your lawn can lie in the *preparation*.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prepare-my-lawn-for-overseeding) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prepare-my-lawn-for-overseeding#comments-listing) ## [Best Time of Year to Over Seed My Lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/times-to-over-seed-your-lawn) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Sep 29, 2020 5:26:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/times-to-over-seed-your-lawn) ## **When is the best time of year to seed my lawn?** ### Fall, followed by winter (dormant) seeding are the two best times of year to seed your lawn. Both will give your lawn the adequate head start it needs to green-up in Spring and suppress weed growth.  ***Below, we'll go over the times of year that you can over seed your yard from best to worst:*** [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/times-to-over-seed-your-lawn) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/times-to-over-seed-your-lawn#comments-listing) ## [Fall Seeding vs Dormant Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/fall-seeding-vs-dormant-seeding) Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Sep 17, 2020 4:03:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Fall%20Seed%20Vs%20Dormant%20Seed.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/fall-seeding-vs-dormant-seeding) ## **Fall Seeding:** ### *The best way to repair a thin or damaged lawn is to fall seed. Fall seeding works best with aeration to allow for optimal **seed to soil** contact.  * ## **Fall Seeding and Germination** ### Grass seeds will sprout and enjoy a full season before going dormant for winter. This new grass will have plenty of time to establish a strong *root system* to survive winter and green up in Spring.  ## **When Should I Fall Seed? ** ###  The best time to fall seed is between mid August and mid October. Pros: soil is still warm. Has time to germinate and fully establish before winter.  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/fall-seeding-vs-dormant-seeding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/fall-seeding-vs-dormant-seeding#comments-listing) ## [Why Does My Lawn Need Core Aeration? \[Explained\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/why-does-my-lawn-need-core-aeration-explained) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Sep 3, 2020 3:27:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Lawn-Aeration-Benefits.jpg)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/why-does-my-lawn-need-core-aeration-explained) **Questions Answered:** - [What is Core Aeration?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#whatis) - [How do I know if I need Core Aeration?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#howdoiknow) - [What problems can Core Aeration solve?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#whatprobs) - [How often should I aerate my lawn?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#howoften) - [How is Core Aeration different from Triple Core Aeration & BlueSeed?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#difffrom3x) - [Do I need to do any lawn maintenance after my lawn is aerated?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/5#maintenance) [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/why-does-my-lawn-need-core-aeration-explained) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/why-does-my-lawn-need-core-aeration-explained#comments-listing) ## [Top 10 Benefits of Dormant Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/dormant-seeding-why-should-i-seed-my-lawn-in-late-fall) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Aug 31, 2020 4:37:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/DormantSeeding-Optimized.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/dormant-seeding-why-should-i-seed-my-lawn-in-late-fall) ## **What is Dormant Seeding? ** ### Dormant seeding is the practice of sowing grass seeds in late fall or early winter when the soil temperature is below 40 degrees.  Grass seed will not germinate when the soil temperature is cold.  **Dormant seeding can be a great option for those of you who have missed the late summer/early fall window to Aerate and Seed. ** [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/dormant-seeding-why-should-i-seed-my-lawn-in-late-fall) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/dormant-seeding-why-should-i-seed-my-lawn-in-late-fall#comments-listing) ## [Top 6 Benefits of Fall Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-6-benefits-of-fall-seeding) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Aug 28, 2020 2:11:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Fall%20seeding%20can%20improve%20your%20spring%20lawns%20thickness%20by%2050%25..png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-6-benefits-of-fall-seeding) **The best spring lawns begin in the fall.**   Fall is the best time of year to rejuvenate your lawn from summer stress and give it strength for the winter to come.   We have a lot to look forward to this fall. Pumpkin spiced everything, leaf peeping, flannels....and those cool, crisp evenings.   Our lawns love the cool evenings as much as we do! Cool air temps paired with warm soil is one of the main reasons that fall seeding yields such great results. [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-6-benefits-of-fall-seeding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-6-benefits-of-fall-seeding#comments-listing) ## [Humic Acid \[Improving Soil Quality\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/humic-acid-improving-soil-quality) Posted by [Brian Gerber](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/brian-gerber) on Aug 11, 2020 5:08:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-11%20at%201.45.40%20PM.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/humic-acid-improving-soil-quality) Humic acid treats your *soil*, not your *plants. **Healthy Soil  =  A Healthy Lawn!*** ### It allows your plants to **more easily access the nutrients** that are **already present in your soil.** The less work your plants need to do to get what they need, the happier they are!  [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/humic-acid-improving-soil-quality) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/humic-acid-improving-soil-quality#comments-listing) ## [What Does Pythium Blight Look Like? \[Disease Identification\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-does-pythium-blight-look-like) Posted by [Nate Bahler](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/nate-bahler) on Aug 3, 2020 1:34:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Pythium-Chart-2-Optimized.png)](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-does-pythium-blight-look-like) *Pythium blight is a very destructive fungal lawn disease that does the worst of its damage in hot and humid weather.* *It can be spread by moving water and mechanical equipment. This disease can do significant damage in as little as a few days under the right conditions. * *This disease, like many others, is easier to prevent than it is to cure.  The best preventative for this disease is maintaining a healthy lawn that can stand up to disease. * [Read More](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-does-pythium-blight-look-like) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-does-pythium-blight-look-like#comments-listing) Topics: [Lawn Disease](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/tag/lawn-disease) [Previous](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/4) [All posts](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/all) [Next](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/page/6) ### Top Learning Center Articles [Get a Quote](https://go.greenmeadowlawncare.com/request-an-estimate) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com) [Refer a friend for a $25 account credit!](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/refer-a-friend) Green Meadow Lawn Care, LLC, 100 West Road, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States860-870-5700[EMAIL](mailto:sales@greenmeadowlawncare.com)