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 Sort Of Topdressing Is Best For Leveling Lawns
Lawn Care

What Sort Of Topdressing Is Best For Leveling Lawns?

There are 3 types of topdressing, each with its own benefits: Leveling Lawn With Sand Top Dressing 100% sand topdressings ...

What Causes A Bumpy Lawn?
Lawn Care

What Causes A Bumpy Lawn?

Lawn bumps are usually caused by an underlying issue in your yard. If you want to stop them from reoccurring, ...

Lawn Care

When to Mow New Sod: How Long to Wait for First Time Cut

Mowing your sodded lawn at the wrong time and frequency can easily damage your newly installed turf.  But when to mow ...

how short to cut grass before winter
Lawn Care

How Short To Cut Grass Before Winter? Winter Lawn Care Tips

I’ve usually found it a bit challenging trying to determine how short to cut grass before winter because there are ...

tree roots lawn bumps
Lawn Care

How To Level Tree Root Lawn Bumps

If the bumps caused by tree roots are reasonably close to the tree, it might be best to reach a ...

Poisonous Lawn Mushroom Types (With PICTURES)
Lawn Weeds

5 Poisonous Lawn Mushroom Types (With PICTURES)

When I moved to the South a decade or so ago, I enthusiastically indulged in everything the area had to ...

Best Weed Killers for Lawns - Broadleaf and grass weed killers
Lawn Care

The 15 Best Weed Killers for Your Lawn in 2024 [Reviews]

Eliminating weeds can be quite challenging. When picking the most effective weed killer for your lawn, it’s crucial to select ...

When to Mow New Grass: New Lawn Mowing
Lawn Care

When to Mow New Grass: New Lawn Mowing

Establishing a lawn is no easy task – there are several factors that come into play like checking the quality ...

Best Time to Water Grass in Summer
Lawn Care

Best Time to Water Grass in Summer

Novice and seasoned gardeners know the importance of watering grass but what boggles me is the amount of questions I ...

Disadvantages of Zero Turn Mowers
Lawn Equipment

10 Disadvantages of Zero Turn Mowers (That you NEED to know NOW)

I love my John Deere zero-turn lawn mower – it cuts grass quickly owing to its onsite robust engine, has ...