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

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St. Augustine Grass

Does St Augustine Grass Spread and How to Make it Grow Thicker

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Lawn Equipment

How to Make a Lawn Mower Faster (5 Ways)

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Lawn Equipment

5 Best Electric Riding Lawn Mowers in 2024

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Lawn Equipment

12 Lawn Mower Brands To Avoid (And What To Choose Instead)

Buying the best lawnmower isn’t an easy task given the many models and lawnmower brands to choose from. Here’s a short ...

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Pest Control

How To Stop Raccoons Digging Up Lawn?

When I think of raccoons, the first thing that comes to mind is pests that can cause considerable damage to ...

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Lawn Care

Golf Course Grass – 5 Types Of Grasses Used on Golf Courses

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hydroseeding
Sod Installation

Best Spray-on Grass Seed for Your Lawn (Hydroseeding) and Buyers Guide

Every homeowner’s dream is to achieve a green, lush lawn, but scattering grass seed across large lawn real estate can ...

How to make bermuda grass thicker
Bermudagrass

How to Make Bermuda Grass Thicker, Greener and Fuller

Apart from its excellent drought, and salt tolerance, another trait I love about Bermudagrass is its thick growth. However, Bermudagrass ...

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Lawn Care

The Ultimate Guide to Planting a Creeping Thyme Lawn

Let’s face it – maintaining a lush green lawn or garden full of colorful flowers isn’t easy. Regardless of the ...

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Lawn Care

What are the Different Types of Potash?

The words potassium and potash are often used interchangeably but they aren’t the same. Potash is an impure combination of ...