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

What Are the Best Backpack Sprayers? Reviews and Buyer's Guide
Reviews, Lawn Equipment

What are the Best Backpack Sprayers for 2021? Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Sometimes the trusty old spray bottle just isn’t enough. If you’re dealing with a large patch of tangled weeds or ...

fathers day lawn & garden gift guide
Lawn Equipment

Fathers Day Lawn & Garden Gift Guide – 2021 Edition

Fathers Day 2021 is right around the corner so I’ve gathered up some useful gift ideas that you can give ...

how to fix a wet lawn
Lawn Advice

How To Fix a Wet Lawn and Causes of Soggy Areas in Grass

It could happen anytime. Maybe you’re mowing your lawn. Maybe you’re playing with your kids in the yard. You might ...

what is fertilizer burn
Lawn Advice

What is Fertilizer Burn? How to Avoid Burning Your Lawn with Fertilizer

Have you heard the saying “if some is good, more is better”? Well, this statement certainly doesn’t apply to fertilizers. Fertilizer ...

Liquid vs. Granular fertilizers
Lawn Advice

Liquid vs. Granular Fertilizers – Which Is Better for Lawns?

Fertilizers can be confusing for even seasoned gardeners. When thinking of fertilizers, several questions come to mind — what brand ...

how to use biochar for growing lush lawns
Lawn Advice

Using Biochar for Growing Beautiful Lawns – Best Biochar Brands To Use

Biochar is an ancient soil amendment that can help solve many of the issues related to growing and maintaining healthy ...

fix a lawn full of weeds
Lawn Care

How To Kill Weeds and not the Grass!

Nothing is worse than looking forward to having a picnic on your lawn and ending up seeing a bunch of ...

Lawn Care

Best Weed Killer Sprays and Sprayers for 2021 Lawns

Lawn weeds are those uninvited guests that compete with your yard for water, nutrients, and light, as well as foster ...

How & When To apply pre-emergent herbicide
Lawn Weeds, Pre-Emergents

6 Best Pre-Emergent Herbicides For Lawns- How To Apply Pre-Emergents

Weeds — regardless of which type are a nightmare for any lawn or garden, and can create havoc in even ...

Crabgrass, Dallisgrass

Dallisgrass vs Crabgrass – Differences [With Pictures]

For most homeowners, nothing is more thrilling than getting a good lawn. Sometimes they go to the extent of mowing ...