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Lawn Care Guides
Straight answers to the yard questions Midlands homeowners ask most, drawn from Clemson Extension and other university research.
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Pine Straw vs. Mulch: Which Is Right for Your Yard in the Midlands?
How pine straw and bark mulch compare on looks, lifespan, slopes, termites, snakes and fire risk, how much pine straw you need, and when to put it down in South Carolina.
The Best Grass for Lawns in Lexington, SC and the Midlands
Bermuda, zoysia, centipede or St. Augustine? How the main lawn grasses compare in the Midlands of South Carolina, when to lay sod, and how to water it, from Clemson Extension research.
Fall Leaves on Your Lawn: Remove Them or Mulch Them?
Why a thick layer of leaves hurts warm-season lawns, when mulching them with the mower works, what to do with the extras, and leaf pickup rules in Lexington and Richland County.
