<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>LawnFixer</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/</link><description>Clear, practical guides on LawnFixer topics, organised by subject.</description><language>en</language><atom:link href="https://lawnfixer.garden/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>How to Save a Dying Lawn: Step-by-Step Revival Guide</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/dead-dormant-and-dying-lawn-troubleshooting/how-to-save-a-lawn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/dead-dormant-and-dying-lawn-troubleshooting/how-to-save-a-lawn/</guid><description>A step-by-step guide to saving a dying lawn, from checking if grass is dormant or dead to clearing debris, fixing soil, and reseeding bare spots.</description><category>Dead Dormant And Dying Lawn Troubleshooting</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dead Grass in Your Lawn: 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and When to Do It</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/dethatching-and-power-raking/power-raking-lawn-benefits/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/dethatching-and-power-raking/power-raking-lawn-benefits/</guid><description>What power raking does for your lawn, how it differs from dethatching, when to schedule it, and when it can cause more harm than good.</description><category>Dethatching And Power Raking</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raking Dead Grass in Spring: Does It Help New Growth</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/dethatching-and-power-raking/raking-dead-grass-spring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/dethatching-and-power-raking/raking-dead-grass-spring/</guid><description>Whether raking dead grass in spring actually helps new growth, if dead grass comes back, and how to tell dead from dormant before you rake.</description><category>Dethatching And Power Raking</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should You Fertilize Wet Grass: Timing Mistakes to Avoid</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/fertilizing-practices-and-troubleshooting/fertilize-wet-grass/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/fertilizing-practices-and-troubleshooting/fertilize-wet-grass/</guid><description>Fertilizing wet grass can cause burn, clumping, and runoff. Learn when it&apos;s safe, when to wait, and how to time fertilizer applications correctly.</description><category>Fertilizing Practices And Troubleshooting</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Does Your Lawn Have Fertilizer Stripes: Causes and Fixes</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/fertilizing-practices-and-troubleshooting/fertilizer-stripes-in-lawn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/fertilizing-practices-and-troubleshooting/fertilizer-stripes-in-lawn/</guid><description>Fertilizer stripes in your lawn usually mean uneven spreader passes or a leaking sprayer. Learn the common causes, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.</description><category>Fertilizing Practices And Troubleshooting</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Grass for Hot Climates: Heat-Tolerant Varieties Guide</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/best-grass-for-hot-climates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/best-grass-for-hot-climates/</guid><description>A conservative guide to heat-tolerant grasses for hot climates — Bermuda, Zoysia, and more — plus mowing and watering tips for 90-100°F weather.</description><category>Hot Climate And Low Maintenance Grass</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Low-Water, Drought-Tolerant Grass for California</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/low-water-grass-california/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/low-water-grass-california/</guid><description>A cautious look at low-water grass options for California, including UC Verde buffalograss and native fescue mixes, plus establishment and dormancy notes.</description><category>Hot Climate And Low Maintenance Grass</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No-Mow Lawns: Low-Maintenance Grass That Needs Little Water or Mowing</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/no-mow-low-maintenance-grass/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/hot-climate-and-low-maintenance-grass/no-mow-low-maintenance-grass/</guid><description>A grounded look at no-mow and low-mow lawn options, from buffalograss and fine fescue to clover and sedge, plus the tradeoffs worth knowing first.</description><category>Hot Climate And Low Maintenance Grass</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawn Aeration Before and After: What Results to Expect</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/lawn-aeration-before-and-after/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/lawn-aeration-before-and-after/</guid><description>See what lawn aeration actually changes week by week, why some lawns transform dramatically, and how to get the best before-and-after results.</description><category>Lawn Aeration</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Aerate St. Augustine Grass</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/aerating-st-augustine-grass/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/aerating-st-augustine-grass/</guid><description>How and when to aerate St. Augustine grass, including the right tools, step-by-step process, how often to do it, and mistakes to avoid.</description><category>Lawn Aeration</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawn Aeration vs Dethatching: Which Does Your Lawn Need</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/aeration-vs-dethatching/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-aeration/aeration-vs-dethatching/</guid><description>Aeration and dethatching fix different lawn problems. 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Find out based on your grass type, plus when aerating and overseeding in spring or fall makes the most sense.</description><category>Lawn Aeration</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Grow the Perfect Lawn: A Complete Beginner&apos;s Guide</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/how-to-grow-the-perfect-lawn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/how-to-grow-the-perfect-lawn/</guid><description>A beginner&apos;s roadmap to growing a healthy lawn: soil, mowing, watering, feeding, and weed control, plus honest answers to common perfect-lawn questions.</description><category>Lawn Care Basics And Fundamentals</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Common Lawn Care Questions Answered</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/lawn-care-questions-faq/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/lawn-care-questions-faq/</guid><description>Straight, hedged answers to common lawn care questions: the 1/3 rule, common mistakes, rough costs, hiring red flags, and basics every homeowner should know.</description><category>Lawn Care Basics And Fundamentals</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawn vs Grass: What&apos;s the Difference</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/lawn-vs-grass/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/lawn-care-basics-and-fundamentals/lawn-vs-grass/</guid><description>Grass and lawn aren&apos;t quite the same thing. 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rate ranges, best timing, and how to avoid scorching grass while treating it.</description><category>Lawn Disease Fungus And Moss Control</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bagging vs Mulching Grass Clippings: Which Is Better</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/mowing-techniques/bagging-vs-mulching-grass-clippings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/mowing-techniques/bagging-vs-mulching-grass-clippings/</guid><description>Compare the benefits of bagging grass clippings vs. mulching them, what happens if you skip bagging, and which approach fits your lawn.</description><category>Mowing Techniques</category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Mow Zoysia Grass: Height and Frequency Tips</title><link>https://lawnfixer.garden/mowing-techniques/mowing-zoysia-grass/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lawnfixer.garden/mowing-techniques/mowing-zoysia-grass/</guid><description>Learn the 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