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Jason Lanier

Jason Lanier is an Extension Specialist and Group Leader, specializing in Turf Management at the UMass Amherst Extension, in Amherst, MA. Jason’s professional expertise is in plant stress physiology, water and nutrient management, and sustainability among other things. Learn more about Jason here.

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Spring gardening

Should You Aerate Your Lawn This Summer? Here’s What Experts Say

A turf expert breaks down the ins and outs of this pro-level yardkeeping trick.

Gardener horticulturalist applying a feed on to the lawn - garden maintenance

This Is Exactly When to Fertilize Your Lawn This Spring

A turf expert explains the best timing, how often to fertilize, and signs your lawn needs it.

frost, grass, morning, winter

Why You Should Never Mow Your Lawn in Frost

Nothing good can come from mowing a frosted lawn.

lawn mower over autumn leaves

Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before Winter? An Expert Answers

If so, how short? We spoke to an expert to sort out fact from folklore.

fertilizer pellets spraying from spreader

The Biggest Lawn Fertilizing Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them

Get the greenest, healthiest lawn with these expert tips!

mowing the grass with a lawn mower in early autumn, mulching the lawn with a mower.

The Common Lawn-Care Mistake You’re Probably Making Every Week

Make less work for yourself and have a healthier yard in the bargain!

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