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Where are U.S. cities trying to recycle organic waste — yard trimmings and food scraps — into “black gold” and energy?
As thousands of industry leaders head to Sacramento for the COMPOST2026 conference (Feb. 2–5), LawnStarter looked at the Top Cities for Composting in 2026.
Com...
Choosing between organic and synthetic fertilizer can feel overwhelming. Organic fertilizers use natural materials that improve soil health over time, but work slowly, while synthetic fertilizers deliver nutrients directly to plants for fast results, but don’t build long-term soil quality.
Neither is universally “better.” The best choice depends on your lawn’s needs: ...
Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your lawn needs.
The process is simple: Collect 8 to 10 soil cores from your lawn, mix them in a bucket, transfer the mixture to a sample container, label it, and send it to your state’s Extension service for testing.
Follow these steps, and yo...
Space to run and play is vital for raising a pup in the big city, so which U.S. cities are the best for bringing man’s best friend to the dog park?
To mark January as National Walk Your Dog Month, LawnStarter ranked 2026’s Best Dog Park Cities.
For the 100 U.S. cities with data...
Reel mowers and rotary mowers take completely different approaches to cutting grass. Reel mowers use scissor-action blades, ideal for small, flat lawns with grass under 2 inches tall. Rotary mowers spin blades at high speed to power through tall grass, weeds, and uneven terrain.
Your lawn determines which works better. Reel mowers excel at precision cuts but require ph...
