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
How to Level a Yard and Fix a Bumpy Lawn
An uneven, bumpy lawn isn’t just an eyesore but also takes away from the overall curb appeal of your home. ...
Lawn Care
6 Best Grass Seeds for Sandy Soil
Not every grass species thrives well in sandy soil. If you live in areas with sandy soils such as those ...
Bermudagrass
How to Kill Bermuda Grass and Get Rid of it in Your Lawn
Because Bermuda grass weeds grow quickly and are invasive, controlling them in lawns can be difficult. In my experience dealing ...
Bermudagrass, St. Augustine Grass
St. Augustine Grass vs Bermuda Grass: Differences, Pictures, Comparison
Both St. Augustine grass and Bermuda grass are great warm-season lawn grasses. I pick them for my homes in warm ...
Crabgrass, Pre-Emergents
When to Apply a Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Preventer [ Before or After Rain & Wet Grass?]
When trying to get rid of crabgrass, it’s important to know when to apply a pre-emergent crabgrass preventer, before or ...
St. Augustine Grass
7 Best Fertilizer for St. Augustine Grass [High Nitrogen, Liquid + Granular]
To feed St. Augustine grass for a lush lawn, you want to apply a fertilizer that has high nitrogen content ...
Bugs
When to Apply Grub Control [Best Time to Treat Your Lawn]
Knowing when to apply grub control is crucial to protect your grass. Grub activity and damage become noticeable around May, ...
Lawn Care
Should You Dethatch or Aerate Your Lawn First?
Aerating and dethatching are vital for proper lawn care. They help with root penetration and enable air, water, and nutrient ...
Crabgrass
The Best Crabgrass Killers (Recommendations for 2023)
Crabgrass troubles? I’ve been there. To bid farewell to crabgrass once and for all, I found that the best way ...
Lawn Care
Beginners Guide to Lawn Dethatching
If your lawn feels firm or spongy when you walk on it, great chances are that your turf needs to ...
