Field Notes

Lawn care, written
by people who do it.

How much does lawn mowing cost in 2026?
Pricing · 6 min read

How much does lawn mowing cost in 2026?

Real numbers from 50,000 visits across 20 markets. What you should pay weekly, biweekly, and monthly - and where the price actually comes from.

JRJordan Reyes · May 1, 2026
When to aerate and overseed (by region)
Lawn care · 7 min

When to aerate and overseed (by region)

The single biggest fall project for any cool-season lawn. Here's the right week for your climate, and how to pair it with fertilization.

MEMara Ellis
Mowing height by grass type
Lawn care · 5 min

Mowing height by grass type

The single biggest lever for a healthy lawn is cut height. Here is the right setting for every common grass.

MEMara Ellis
Pre-emergent timing: the one weekend that decides your summer lawn
Fertilization · 5 min

Pre-emergent timing: the one weekend that decides your summer lawn

Crabgrass, goosegrass, and most summer annuals are decided in March, not July. Here's how to time the application that actually works.

MEMara Ellis
Why fall is the most important fertilization of the year
Fertilization · 6 min

Why fall is the most important fertilization of the year

If you only fertilize once, do it in fall. Here is how to time it for your climate.

MEMara Ellis
Spring cleanup checklist: 12 things pros do first
Seasonal · 6 min

Spring cleanup checklist: 12 things pros do first

What a real spring cleanup includes - in the order it should happen - so the rest of your season runs on rails.

JRJordan Reyes
How to build a drought resistant lawn
Sustainability · 7 min

How to build a drought resistant lawn

Mow higher, water deeper, and choose the right grass. A resilient lawn is a habit, not a product.

MEMara Ellis
Mulch math: how much do you actually need?
Homeowner guide · 4 min

Mulch math: how much do you actually need?

A 2-yard order looks like a mountain in the driveway and disappears in three beds. Here's how to size it correctly.

JRJordan Reyes
Hiring a pro vs. doing it yourself
Homeowner guide · 4 min

Hiring a pro vs. doing it yourself

When the math actually favors a pro, and when it does not. A clear breakdown.

JRJordan Reyes
Snow removal contracts: per-push vs seasonal flat-rate
Pricing · 5 min

Snow removal contracts: per-push vs seasonal flat-rate

The same driveway can cost $400 or $1,200 a winter depending on which contract you pick. Here's how to choose.

JRJordan Reyes