Professional Lawn Guide by Simple Lawn Solutions (PDF)

Get professional lawn tips from our digital PDF guide!

The author, Dr. Eric DeBoer, boasts 16 years of experience in the green industry including landscape maintenance, golf course management, greenhouse production, and academic research. Eric began his education at Michigan State University, receiving his B.S. in Crop and Soil Science in 2010, before moving on to the University of Arkansas to earn a Master's in Horticulture in 2018, and a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Turfgrass Science in 2023. 

There is an incredible variety of grasses all over the world. In this lawn care guide, we will be discussing the most common turfgrasses found in the United States and how to best care for them. 

We aim to provide information to help you have a great-looking lawn without dedicating countless hours to the craft. This guide will show you how to simplify your lawn care to maximize your time enjoying the benefits of your lawn. In this guide, you will find information about:

• Warm and cool-season grasses and how to care for them
• General lawn maintenance - mowing, watering, and more!
• Lawn fertilizer plans by region
• Lawn establishment
• Pests, disease, and weed removal and prevention
• And more!