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

Do I Need Aeration and Overseeding, slice seeder, Sodding, Grading, or Hydroseeding?
Lawn Advice

When to Fertilize New Grass for Best Results? Tips on Helping Your New Grass Thrive 

When seeding a brand new lawn, several questions crop up among homeowners like what’s the best time to water grass ...

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Yard
Lawn Care

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Lawn? 3 Natural Ways

Although mushrooms are pretty common this time of year, you may be wondering if they’re doing any harm to your ...

Cost of Lawn Care Services
Lawn Care

Lawn Care Detailed Pricing Guide: The Lowdown On the Cost of Lawn Care Services?

Maintaining a lush lawn is no easy task! As an avid homeowner, this is something you probably already know. But ...

Best Time to Water Grass Seed
Lawn Care, Lawn Advice

What is the Best Time to Water Grass Seed?

Watering grass seed- how hard can it be? Watering new grass seed may seem as simple as dumping water on ...

Snow on frozen grass
Lawn Care, Lawn Advice

End of Winter Care for Lawn – 8 Tips to Foster a Lush Lawn

Winter is one of the seasons no one looks forward to (except for Christmas), and is perhaps the only season ...

Gardener holding a handheld fertilizer spreader
Lawn Equipment

What are the Best Handheld Spreaders? 9 Top Options to Choose From

Spreaders are an easy way to spread seed and fertilizer on your lawn and are a great addition to your ...

Best Tow-Behind Spreader
Lawn Equipment

What are the Best Tow-Behind Spreaders? 2024 Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Spreading seed by hand is difficult, and needless to say a thing of the past! Today, you’ve got walk-behind spreaders ...

Lawn Fertilizer
Lawn Advice

Do You Need to Fertilize Your Lawn Every Year? Yes, and Here are The Best Tips on How to Do it Correctly…

One of the common questions I get at Crabgrass Lawn is do I need to fertilize my lawn every year?  ...

Best Push Lawn Mowers for the Money
Reviews

Best Push Lawn Mowers for the Money – 2022 Edition

Unless you have a tiny garden, you would agree that clippers won’t help. Grass overgrows, and cutting those blades with ...

How to Paint a Lawn?
Lawn Ideas

How to Paint a Lawn?

Ever wonder why the grass is “always” greener on the other side? It’s probably because the lawn has been painted? ...