Alex Kuritz
Meet Alex, the mastermind behind this whole shebang! He’s the original founder of CrabgrassLawn, and has been rocking the landscaping scene for a whopping 15+ years. Now, when it comes to turf grass, this guy knows a thing or two. And he’s on a mission to share it with like-minded people and the larger community of DIY lawn enthusiasts.
Featured In
Alex Kuritz is a respected authority in the field of lawn care and maintenance. He consistently receives recognition in major publications for his expertise in lawn care, weed control, and lawn diseases. He has been featured in:Experience
- Lawn Care,
- Mowing,
- Edging,
- Fertilization,
- Weed Control,
- Herbicide Use,
- Soil Science,
- Turfgrass Health,
- Turfgrass Varieties,
- Lawn Disease,
- Organic Lawn Care,
- Sustainable Lawn Care
Personal Life
Alex not only keeps his own 5000 sq ft yard in tip-top shape, featuring the coolest Bermuda and St. Augustine grasses, but he’s also the go-to guy for his neighbors’ lawns. He currently resides in Southern Alabama with his wife and two daughters.Latest Articles
Lawn Care
How Long Does it Take for Sod to Take Root?
I get many reader questions asking how long does it take for sod to take root and what is the ...
Lawn Care
Mushrooms in Lawn: These are the Reasons Why!
Haven’t planted mushrooms but seen ‘shrooms popping up all over your lawn including around tree stumps? Well, the mushrooms growing ...
Lawn Care
How to Cut Tall Grass in 5 Easy Steps?
Tall grass growth in lawns doesn’t just affect the overall appearance of your home, but grows seeds and reseeds itself ...
Lawn Equipment
The 10 Best Stand-On Mowers in 2024Â
If you are like me and don’t like sitting on a noisy, vibrating riding lawn mower for hours, it may ...
Lawn Care
Pros and Cons of an Edger vs Trimmer for Your Lawn
If you want to trim around flower beds, and driveways, eliminate weeds, create clean and crisp boundary lines, or cut ...
Lawn Equipment
Why Do My Sprinklers Have Low Water Pressure?
I’ve installed sprinkler irrigation systems for even water coverage and water efficiency, and to avoid maintaining a constant vigil over ...
Lawn Care
How to Stop Dog Urine from Killing Grass Naturally?
My two border collies – Dash and Denver are great, but I can’t say the same about what their pee ...
Lawn Care
How Many Square Feet Are On a Pallet of Sod
Installing a new sod lawn offers several great advantages over other planting methods such as starting grass seed, springing, and ...
Lawn Care
How To Plant Zoysia Grass Seed – Ultimate Guide
We all dream of a picture-perfect landscape. A yard that’s the envy of the neighborhood! However, maintaining a beautiful lawn ...
Lawn Care
How to Fertilize Zoysia Grass the Right Way
There’s often confusion among homeowners about zoysia grass fertilizers. Do you use starter fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, organic fertilizer, ...
