Lawn Care Resources
There are plenty of local resources to help you create and maintain a healthy, livable lawn.
Get lawn care advice from the University of Delaware
The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension is a vast resource for homeowners on lawn care and gardening. We’ve highlighted some information and programs of interest.
Soil testing
The UD Soil Testing Program provides soil testing and educational support to farmers and homeowners as a public service of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. Learn how you can get a free soil test kit!
Gardening helpline and advice
Master Gardeners can provide information and help on a wide variety of gardening topics, including lawns, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, shrubs, and insects. The gardening helpline is free and available year-round for Delaware residents. Master Gardeners also offer personalized garden advice at home to New Castle County homeowners from April through October (weather/availability dependent).
Lawn care educational guides
This comprehensive lawn care resource, Livable Lawns – Managing a Healthy Lawn, expands on our DIY checklist for a livable lawn. From establishing a healthy lawn to fertilizing responsibly, homeowners will find answers to all their questions. You can also download these other pamphlets in the Plants for a Livable Delaware series to learn about alternatives to common invasive plants, control methods for invasives, and design recommendations for sustainable lawns and landscapes.
- Plants for a Livable Delaware
- Controlling Backyard Invaders
- Livable Plants for the Home Landscape
- Livable Ecosystems
Plan your lawn care routine
Hire a certified Livable Lawns professional
Everyone needs a little help with the home landscape now and then. Entrust your plants and landscape to an expert. The Livable Lawns Program certifies lawn care companies that follow environmentally friendly fertilizer application practices while educating property owners.