Timing is everything: get your lawn off to a good start with proper seeding. As the first signs of spring arrive, homeowners are eager to get the garden and lawn in shape. For turf areas, this often ...

The time to plant your seed is drawing nigh. Spring grass seeding in the transition zone is challenging due to weather, weeds, and timing. Plant seed as soon as soil reaches 50°F, using coated seeds ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

While you may have enjoyed taking a break from lawn care during the winter, spring is the season to turn your attention back to your yard. Your efforts now will largely determine if you have a lush, ...

New growth is a hallmark of spring, whether it plays out in the birth of birds and bunnies or with the returned buds on trees and plant stalks. While most greenery rebounds naturally, lawns may need a ...

I saw a couple of lawns with a lot of crabgrass last summer. Generally, crabgrass thrives in lawns that are cut short and in drier areas near pavement. Fortunately, crabgrass has not been an issue in ...

Did you hear about the guy who chicken-proofed his lawn? It’s impeccable. I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring, and I can almost smell the fragrance of freshly mowed grass. It’ll take a while ...

View post: DIY Paver Sealing: The Easy Way to Protect Your Patio and Driveway Overwatering lawns in spring can harm root systems and promote weeds and disease. Water lawns only when needed, ...

As the first signs of spring arrive, homeowners are eager to get the garden and lawn in shape. For turf areas, this often includes overseeding and reseeding existing lawns or starting new lawns from ...