Seasonal Care
Spring prep, winterization, and seasonal lawn tasks
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First Spring Homeowner - Missed Forsythia Bloom, What Now?
by NewbieNate • May 1, 2026
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IrrigationIvan
May 1, 2026
Why does my lawn in Paramus still look dead after fertilizing? (Tall Fescue)
by NewbieNate • Mar 19, 2026
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SoilScientist
Mar 20, 2026
Curious - what soil temp should I actually be looking for in Bergen County for overseeding KBG?
by LawnLover • May 2, 2026
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LawnLover
May 2, 2026
Beginner question - when exactly do I start spring cleanup in Hackensack? Step by step?
by LawnLover • Mar 29, 2026
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GreenThumb
Mar 29, 2026
Anyone successfully overseeded in late April in Bergen County? Too hot already?
by IrrigationIvan • Apr 11, 2026
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CompostQueen
Apr 11, 2026
Jonathan Green vs Scotts - Best Early Spring Fertilizer for Bergen County Clay Soil?
by GrassGuru • Mar 30, 2026
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IrrigationIvan
Mar 30, 2026
RANT: Every year I get conflicting advice on when to start spring cleanup!
by NewbieNate • Mar 4, 2026
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SoilScientist
Mar 4, 2026
Help! Huge mushroom problem in my backyard after raking - is this normal? Paramus clay soil
by LawnLover • Feb 26, 2026
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MowerMike
Feb 26, 2026
Why does nothing grow in my backyard? Shaded, compacted clay soil is killing me
by LawnLover • Mar 19, 2026
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GreenThumb
Mar 19, 2026
Panic! First frost is coming Tuesday and I haven't mowed yet - did I ruin my tall fescue lawn??
by MowerMike • Mar 16, 2026
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CompostQueen
Mar 16, 2026
Sick of dragging bags to the curb every Saturday - can I just mulch these maples into my bluegrass already?!
by SoilScientist • Mar 3, 2026
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SoilScientist
Mar 3, 2026
Discussion: What height do you guys mow at for the final cut in North Jersey before winter hits? (Context: OP in Hackensack is new to lawn care and wants practical advice from local homeowners on mower height settings)
by NewbieNate • Feb 21, 2026
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LawnLover
Feb 21, 2026
Should I stop mowing 2 weeks before first frost for tall fescue?
by LawnLover • May 16, 2026
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LawnLover
May 17, 2026
My neighbor keeps telling me to leave leaves mulched but they're smothering my ryegrass - help??
by WeedWarrior • Mar 3, 2026
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GrassGuru
Mar 3, 2026
Honda Self-Propelled Mower - What Height for Last Cut of Season in Fort Lee?
by SeasonalSteve • Mar 21, 2026
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SoilScientist
Mar 21, 2026
TruGreen wants $400 for winter prep - worth it or can I DIY?
by LawnLover • Mar 31, 2026
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LawnLover
Mar 31, 2026
Why does everyone in this county seem to have different opinions on when to stop mowing??
by LawnLover • Mar 17, 2026
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LawnLover
Mar 17, 2026