Hank Hill is best known as the King of Propane, but his lawn is the real star of Arlen, Texas.
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Hank Hill is best known as the King of Propane, but his lawn is the real star of Arlen, Texas.

For over a decade, Hank’s lawn has quietly stolen the show on “King of the Hill,” setting the gold standard for suburban pride, precision mowing, and Southern grass perfection.

LawnStarter’s latest guide, “King of the Hill: How to Get a Lawn Like Hank’s,” reveals the turf tips, tools, and tactics that keep Hank’s yard TV-ready, and what real-life homeowners can learn from it.

Here’s how it grows: 

  • Grass champions: Hank ditched the Bermudagrass after Khan mocked his patchy spots and proudly switched to Raleigh St. Augustinegrass. For backyard golf with Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer? Choose Kikuyu.
  • Mow like it matters: “Mowing is a privilege,” Hank once said. He follows the one-third rule, edges weekly, and treats aeration and dethatching like sacred rites. Of course, in Georgia sometimes it gets too hot to mow like Hank, but with the YARBO Robot Lawn Mower, Remote Control Robotic Lawnmower, you can mow your lawn from the shade of your patio while sipping sweet tea.
  • Beat pests before they bite: In “King of the Ant Hill,” Hank tries natural methods before going full Gribble. The lesson? Sometimes only pro-grade fire ant control will do.
  • Water with wisdom: When drought hits in “Flush with Power,” Hank gets creative (yes, even freezer shavings). His go-to? Deep, infrequent watering in the early morning only.
  • Repair like a pro: After cousin Dusty’s reality-TV prank rips up his yard, Hank gets it back in shape fast. The secret? Clear the debris, prep the soil, match the sod, and follow a tight watering schedule to lock it in.

🌱 Key takeaway: Homeowners don’t need a propane tank to lawn like a King, just the right grass, routine, and recovery plan — even if that means calling in a pro.  

Read the full story here: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-care/king-of-the-hill-lawn-care

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