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Grub vs Sod Webworm: How to Tell Them Apart
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Grass Types & Seeding
Choose the right grass and master overseeding techniques for a lush, healthy lawn.
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Choosing the right grass for your lawn is the single most important decision that determines long-term success. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass thrive in northern climates with cold winters and moderate summers. Warm-season grasses like bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and St. Augustine perform best in southern heat with mild winters. Planting the wrong type for your climate leads to constant struggle.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each grass species helps you match your lawn to your lifestyle. Some grasses tolerate heavy foot traffic from kids and pets, while others create a fine-textured carpet that looks spectacular but needs more careful management. Shade tolerance, drought resistance, and maintenance requirements all vary significantly between species.
Overseeding is one of the most effective ways to improve an existing lawn without starting from scratch. Timing your overseeding for the optimal germination window, preparing the soil correctly, choosing compatible seed varieties, and managing watering during establishment are all critical steps. Our seeding guides walk you through the entire process from seed selection to the first mow of your new grass.
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When to Start Mowing in Spring (by Region & Grass Type)
Start mowing when grass is 3"+ tall and soil hits 50°F (cool-season) or 65°F (warm-season). See zone-by-zone first-mow dates and blade-height rules.
Key Stat: Two triggers must both be met before the first spring mow: grass at least 3 inches tall AND soil temperature sustained above 50°F (cool-season) or 65°F (warm-season) for 5+ days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about grass types & seeding, answered by our expert guides.
Can you have grubs and sod webworms in the same lawn at the same time?
Yes. They're independent pests on different parts of the plant, and a stressed lawn is hospitable to both. If your dig test turns up grubs and your dawn check turns up webbing, treat for both — but stage the applications a week or two apart so you can tell what worked.
Read the full article →What time of year is grub damage most visible?
Late summer through early fall, typically August through October in most of the continental US. That's when this year's grub generation reaches its largest, hungriest size, and the cumulative root damage shows up as turf you can roll back like carpet.
Read the full article →Do sod webworms come out during the day?
The adult moths rest in the lawn during the day and fly at dusk; the larvae stay hidden in their silk tunnels day and night, feeding mostly after dark. The easiest time to spot webworm activity is at dawn (the webbing) or dusk (the moths) — midday inspection rarely shows much.
Read the full article →How many grubs per square foot is a real problem?
A healthy, well-watered lawn can tolerate 5 or fewer grubs per square foot without visible damage. Above 10 per square foot is a clear treatment threshold. Between 5 and 10, the right move depends on how stressed the lawn already is.
Read the full article →Does grub treatment also kill sod webworms?
Sometimes, by accident, if the product is broad-spectrum and gets applied at the surface — but most modern grub products are formulated to move down into the root zone and won't reach larvae living at the thatch line. Don't assume one product covers both; match the treatment to the pest you actually have.
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