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 Advice
What Does NPK Mean on a Fertilizer Label? NPK Ratio Explained.
A bag of fertilizer is emblazoned with several key pieces of information, one of the most important being the NPK ...
Lawn Equipment
Best Fertilizer Spreader Reviews & Buyer Guide – 2021 Edition
Selecting the perfect fertilizer spreader for your needs to help you in your general lawn care plan. I have reviewed various types of spreaders to help you decide what would be best for your needs.
Bermudagrass, Fescue
Bermuda Grass vs Fescue: Differences and Identification (with Pictures)
Bermuda grass Identification To establish whether you’ve got Bermuda grass on your lawn, you simply need to look out for ...
Bermudagrass
Does Bermuda Grass Grow in Shade? Does it Tolerate Shaded Areas?
Bermuda grass is not very tolerant of shade. Therefore, a lawn that has tall trees and objects that block direct ...
Zoysia Grass
Can You Use Atrazine on Zoysia Grass?
In the latest installment of ‘Ask Alex’, I will be answering a newsletter subscriber question about using Atrazine on Zoysia. ...
St. Augustine Grass, Lawn Care
How To Revive St. Augustine Grass? 4 Tips to Bring it Back
Inadequate care and maintenance may cause a St. Augustine grass to turn yellow or develop brown patches. Pest infestations, excessive ...
Lawn Advice
Accidentally put Gas in the Oil Tank of your Lawn Mower?
If you’ve accidentally added gas to your lawn mower’s oil tank, don’t panic, as it has happened to me and ...
Lawn Advice
Is It Illegal To Mow Your Lawn Early In The Morning or At Night? – Nighttime Mowing Safety
Mowing is an essential lawn care practice that should be done regularly to encourage healthy grass growth, eliminate pests, prevent ...
Bugs
How To Get Rid Of Chiggers In Your Yard – and Prevent!
Chiggers also referred to as red bugs harvest mites, harvest lice, scrub-itch mites or berry bugs are invisible, and evil ...
Lawn Care
Tips For Caring For Your Lawn in EXTREME SUMMER HEAT!!
No one likes the outdoors when temperatures are over 90 degrees here in the states. Well, no one in their ...
