The Lawn Command Blog

Guides for the data-driven turf nerd

Seasonal schedules, weed identification, soil temp science, and everything else your lawn care app should know — written by the people who build Lawn Command.

Weed Control · 9 min read

When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide (By Zone and Soil Temp)

Stop guessing when to put down pre-emergent. Learn why soil temperature — not calendar dates — determines the perfect application window for crabgrass and weed prevention.

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Seasonal · 7 min read

What Is Soil Temperature and Why Your Lawn Care App Should Use It

Soil temperature is the single most important data point for lawn care timing. Here's what it is, why it matters, and why most lawn care apps completely ignore it.

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Grass Types · 10 min read

Bermuda Grass Care Schedule: A Weather-Driven Approach

Ditch the generic calendar. This Bermuda grass care schedule uses soil temperature, GDD, and growth potential to time every fertilizer application, mowing adjustment, and weed treatment.

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Education · 8 min read

What Is GDD (Growing Degree Days) and How It Affects Your Lawn

Growing Degree Days (GDD) is the metric agronomists use to predict plant development. Here's how it works, why it matters for your lawn, and how to use it for better timing.

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Weed Control · 11 min read

How to Identify Common Lawn Weeds (And What to Spray)

A visual guide to the most common lawn weeds in the US — crabgrass, dandelion, clover, nutsedge, and more. Learn what they look like, why they showed up, and how to eliminate them.

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Guides · 9 min read

The Best Lawn Care Apps in 2026: What Actually Works

An honest comparison of lawn care apps — what they do, what they don't, and which ones actually use weather data to drive recommendations. Spoiler: most don't.

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Grass Types · 9 min read

Tall Fescue Care Calendar: Stop Guessing, Start Measuring

A complete tall fescue care guide built on soil temperature and growth potential instead of calendar dates. Fertilizer timing, mowing height, overseeding windows, and disease prevention.

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Seasonal · 8 min read

Spring Lawn Care Checklist: What to Do and When (Based on Soil Temp)

Your complete spring lawn care checklist — but organized by soil temperature, not calendar dates. When to fertilize, apply pre-emergent, start mowing, and address winter damage.

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