About The Lawn Almanac

A practical almanac for the home lawn. We dig into mowing height, watering rhythm, soil tests, seed selection, and the seasonal jobs that turn a thin, patchy yard into turf you actually want to walk on. Written plainly, for real gardens.

The Lawn Almanac is an independent resource focused on lawn care, lawn maintenance, and backyard landscaping how-tos. We publish practical, carefully researched guides for readers who want clear answers without the fluff — whether you are just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know.

What we do

Every article is written and edited to be genuinely useful: accurate, easy to follow, and grounded in real-world experience. We cover topics across Lawn Care Basics, Seeding & Sod, Soil & Feeding, Weeds & Pests, Tools & Equipment, Yard & Landscaping and update our guides as best practices evolve. We are not affiliated with any of the brands, products, or organizations we may reference; mentions are for the reader's benefit, not an endorsement.

Who writes The Lawn Almanac

The Lawn Almanac is written by Walt Jessup. Walt has fought crabgrass, grubs, and bare patches in his own yard for two decades and writes seasonal lawn guides that don't assume a golf-course budget.

How we stay free

The Lawn Almanac is supported by advertising. We display ads (including ads served by third parties such as Google AdSense) so that our content can remain free to read. Advertising never dictates our editorial recommendations. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and analytics work on this site.

Editorial standards & disclaimer

The Lawn Almanac is an independent lawn and garden resource. Our guides are researched and written in-house; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any seed, fertilizer, equipment, or chemical brand we mention. Always read and follow the product label when applying any fertilizer, herbicide, or pesticide, and treat our growing advice as general guidance rather than a substitute for your local extension service.

Our content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections, or feedback are always welcome. Reach us at runbookify@gmail.com or visit our contact page.