When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

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, ...

A landscape designer shares the secrets to a lawn that's both easy on the earth and your weekends.

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

After months of cold, snow and dormancy, your lawn doesn't simply wake up in peak condition on its own—it needs a little attention. Compacted soil, matted grass and the first signs of early weeds are ...

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 ...

Spring is on the horizon, and we welcome the warmth and sunshine that it brings to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desired greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. Weeds thrive and ...

Dan Sandor, assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, said not to stress. “The grass knows what to do,” said Sandor, who holds a doctorate in horticulture and turfgrass. He said you ...

Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look lush come spring and summer. The secret to a beautiful landscape is knowing when to sow grass seed, ...