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

Best COVID-19 Face Masks For Doing Yard Work?

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Bugs

Homemade Grub Killer Recipe: Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Grubs?

You can control grubs using a commercial grub killer or a homemade recipe such as Dawn dish soap. But just ...

Crabgrass

Different Types of Crabgrass (With Pictures)

When the name crabgrass comes to mind, you certainly think about one of the most invasive weeds. This claim is ...

Lawn mower not getting gas to spark plug and won't start
Lawn Equipment

My Lawn Mower is Not Getting Gas to Spark Plug [5 Fixes that Work]

When my lawnmower won’t start, the first things I check are for faulty spark plugs, as these components are responsible ...

Best Lawn Mower under 300
Lawn Care, Lawn Equipment

7 Best Lawn Mower Under $300 [Gas, Self-Propelled – Reviews]

If you have a big lawn, you’ll need a very powerful self-propelled lawn mower. For a small lawn, even a ...

Best Time to Overseed and Aerate Your Lawn
Lawn Care

When Is The Best Time for Lawn Aeration and Overseeding

If you have bald spots and brown patches in your lawn, it’s probably time to aerate and overseed. Here’s what ...

Sod vs hydroseed cost and differences
Lawn Care

Sod vs Hydroseed – Differences, Cost & How to Choose

If you’ve just recently bought a new residential or commercial property, you’re probably wondering whether to opt for sodding or ...

Bermuda grass mowing height
Bermudagrass

Bermuda Grass Mowing Height, Frequency, Seasons and Tips

Expert Contributors To This Post Cutting height is important for grass because it directly influences the health, appearance, and resilience ...

Crabgrass, Quackgrass

Quackgrass vs Crabgrass: Identification & Differences (With Pictures)

Wondering which grass weed has invaded your lawn? Here’s a guide on the differences and similarities between crabgrass and quackgrass. ...

Crabgrass

Smooth vs. Hairy vs. Large Crabgrass

When it comes to the management of weeds, the first step is to always identify the weeds so that you ...