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
Will Grass Seed Grow If Not Covered with Soil?
Starting a lawn from grass seeds is easy, right? Simply, spread the grass seeds with a spreader for even coverage ...
Lawn Weeds
How Long Does Roundup Take To Work
Roundup is a non-selective glyphosate-based herbicide that is known to eliminate any weed or grass effectively. While Roundup claims that ...
Lawn Care
How To Revive Dead Grass and a Dead Lawn: Step by Step
When I see unsightly brown patches in my lawn, the first thing that comes to mind is dead grass caused ...
Lawn Equipment
Is My Engine Choke Symbol On or Off on My Lawn Mower? Everything you need to know
If you are finding it difficult to determine if your lawn mower’s engine choke symbol is “On” or “Off”, you ...
Pest Control
Here’s What To Do About Snake Holes In Yard
If you’ve noticed holes in your yard, there could be myriad reasons that could be causing them including animals, children, ...
Lawn Care
Watering Lawn After Fertilizing: When and For How Long?
Many homeowners aren’t sure the right time to water the lawn after fertilizing. While the application of fertilizer provides essential ...
Lawn Equipment
How Long to Run Sprinkler and Water Your Lawn
Learning how long to run sprinkler and water your lawn is important to your turf’s overall health. The duration and ...
Lawn Equipment
Do Lawn Mowers Take Regular Gas: Best Fuel Tips
Many people – including myself – assume it’s okay to use car gas in a lawn mower; gasoline is gasoline, ...
Lawn Care
Lime for Lawns: Why, When, and How to Apply it
I was speaking to my neighbor Joseph the other day about the poor grass growth and lawn moss occurring in ...
Lawn Care
How To Edge a Lawn (10 Easy Steps): A Guide To The Perfect Edge
Something that can completely spoil a beautiful lawn is an untidy lawn edge. Think about this. A clean edge is ...
